The Dead Worm Bait Shop Papercraft A Forgotten Project Brought To Life By Henning Möller

In 2019, I started working on a project called the Dead Worm Bait Shop, a small fishing bait shop located by a dock, accompanied by a tower resembling an old lighthouse. The idea was to create a diorama with the appearance of an old seaside establishment, but the project ended up unfinished. Some parts, especially the lighthouse tower, presented difficulties that I was never able to solve satisfactorily.

Time passed, other projects came along, and the Dead Worm Bait Shop ended up forgotten among my files. To tell the truth, after so many years, I don't think I would ever have finished it.

Then my German friend Henning Möller, who follows Papermau and has already shared other projects with us, came across some old posts about the Dead Worm Bait Shop here on the blog. Interested in the model, he contacted me to ask whether I had managed to finish it or still intended to do so. I explained that the project remained unfinished and sent him everything I had available, without imagining what would happen next.

Henning, who has also been working on a series of models related to the famous German Nürburgring racing circuit, decided to build the Dead Worm Bait Shop in 1/64 scale. He began by studying the original drawings, calculating the proportions, and examining each piece to determine what could be reused, improved, or completely redesigned.

He preserved much of the original appearance of the house and tower, but also made several modifications. He created new textures for the doors and windows, improved the cobblestone pavement and stone walls, redesigned the chimney to give it more depth, and found solutions for the lighthouse tower, one of the parts that had given me the most trouble.

The pier was almost completely rebuilt, along with the railings and other details of the dock. To do this, Henning combined paper parts with simple materials such as wooden sticks, wire, and even small rubber sealing rings, which he used to represent the protective tires along the pier. He also used a cutting machine to produce the delicate railings surrounding parts of the structure.

One thing I found particularly interesting was the detailed account Henning sent me about the entire process. He explained not only the modifications he made, but also the difficulties he encountered along the way. At one point, for example, he discovered that some parts had accidentally been printed at 97% of their correct size, which naturally caused problems during assembly. He had to check the drawings and measurements until he finally discovered what had happened.

Since Henning sent me so many interesting explanations about the techniques he used, the materials he chose, and the solutions he found during construction, I decided to save his complete account for a future post, accompanied by photographs of the different stages of assembly. I think this material deserves a post of its own and could be very useful to other modelers.

The result of all this work is the diorama you can see in the photographs. A complete model, full of small details, with the house, lighthouse tower, pier, stairs, and stone walls forming a scene that I had never managed to finish myself.

And here I want to make something very clear: if it weren't for Henning, the Dead Worm Bait Shop would probably still be sitting unfinished among my files, just as it had been since 2019. He was the one who dedicated his time and talent to studying the project, solving the problems that had prevented me from finishing it, and turning those old drawings into a complete papercraft model, ready for anyone interested to build.

And his generosity didn't end with the assembly. Henning was also kind enough to send me the finished templates, collected in a nine-page PDF containing one cover page and eight pages of model parts. He also sent many photographs showing the different stages of construction, along with detailed explanations of the solutions he had developed, and kindly allowed me to share all this material here on Papermau.

For all these reasons, I want to sincerely thank Henning Möller for his excellent work, his patience, his friendship, and, above all, his generosity in sharing the results of so many hours of dedication.

The Dead Worm Bait Shop began as an idea of mine in 2019, but it only became a complete model in 2026, thanks to Henning's work. And I'm very happy to finally be able to share it with Papermau readers.

Thank you so much, Henning! Without you, this little diorama would probably never have seen the light of day.

Below you will find the link to download the Dead Worm Bait Shop in 1/64 scale, with the templates prepared and kindly shared by Henning Möller.

Download: Dead Worm Bait Shop Papercraft - A Forgotten Project Brought To Life By Henning Möller

Para os leitores brasileiros: a versão completa deste artigo em português estará disponível no blog secundário em breve. Assim que estiver pronto, atualizo este post e coloco o link aqui, ok?

And if you enjoyed the Dead Worm Bait Shop, here are two more wonderful papercraft projects by Henning Möller that have already been featured here on Papermau. Both are well worth a look!

1960s Kiosk Miniature Paper Model In 1/32 Scale - by Henning Möller

Nürburgring Zeitnehmerhaus 1950 - 1/64 Scale Papercraft - by Henning Möller

Halloween Special - The Scariest House I've Ever Seen The Woke House Papercraft - by Papermau - Download Now!

Today, on Halloween, I decided to share with you the scariest house I have ever seen in my entire life. And no, it's not a haunted house, a vampire's castle, or a cabin infested with zombies. It's something far more terrifying: a progressive house, also known as the Woke House!

Forget ghosts, witches, and monsters. Here, the real horror lies in the walls covered with slogans, the political catchphrases scattered everywhere, and the frightening possibility that someone might show up to explain why you're wrong about absolutely everything.

But there's a very specific reason why I created this model at the last minute, just before Halloween.

Recently, I watched a video recorded during a debate event at the University of Texas in San Antonio, United States. In it, a young woman, identified by the media as the daughter of a Brazilian mother, approached the microphone to present a poem she had written. The subject? The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed in September 2025.

The young woman recited her poem in a mocking tone, making references to the bullet that struck Kirk's neck. When conservative debater Christian Collins asked whether she was pleased with what she had done, she replied, smiling, that she was radiant. She then remarked that he was very brave to be standing there without protection, especially around his neck.

All this while holding a lovely Starbucks cup, a product of one of the largest capitalist chains on the planet. A detail that, to me, made the whole scene even more ironic.

Now, some of you might say: "But she didn't say anything about socialism. How do you know she sympathizes with that ideology?"

Well, that's precisely the point: you don't enter the woke world by embracing just one cause. You have to accept, absorb, and fiercely fight for all of them, even if you disagree with one or another. It's the whole package or nothing. Otherwise, you're excluded, you become an enemy too, and you must be fought, by fair means or foul, just as this young woman advocates in the video.

I'll leave the video at the end of this post, and I want to emphasize that she is the daughter of a Brazilian mother. And I, as a Brazilian, can say that her way of thinking does not represent that of the majority of the Brazilian people.

I must admit I was shocked. Not by the poem itself, but by how casually a violent death was turned into a source of amusement in front of an audience.

This episode also made me think about how easily young people can be seduced by ideologies that offer simple answers to extremely complex problems. I am particularly concerned about young women, although I don't believe this vulnerability is exclusive to them.

Progressivism, feminism, socialism, and so many other "isms" often present themselves, at least in their stated principles, as defenders of causes that should matter to anyone with even a shred of empathy: justice, equality, dignity, freedom, and respect for others.

The problem, in my opinion, begins when defending these causes no longer allows questioning and turns into a kind of mandatory ideological loyalty. In certain movements and environments, I see a tendency toward division, intolerance, and the formation of groups that operate almost like cults, in which a small intellectual or political elite seeks to determine what everyone else is allowed to think, say, do, or express.

And that is precisely where I see the greatest contradiction: speeches promising inclusion, diversity, and freedom can end up being used to justify the exclusion and silencing of those who dare to disagree.

It was this contrast between messages of love, tolerance, and respect and an attitude I found profoundly cruel that gave me the idea for this little house.

And so the Woke House was born, a small paper caricature covered with posters, flags, solar panels, political slogans, and messages that, in some cases, seem to contradict one another.

My criticism is aimed primarily at intolerance and the dehumanization of political opponents, behaviors I find frightening regardless of who engages in them. Because if my enemy is Hitler incarnate, why shouldn't I eliminate him right now and spare humanity a great deal of suffering, right?

On Halloween, we expect to encounter monsters, ghosts, and terrifying creatures. But some human attitudes can be far more disturbing than any horror story.

If you'd like to build your own Woke House, the download link, as always, is easy and safe to use, directly from Google Drive. It is right below the video.

Hoje, neste Halloween, resolvi compartilhar com vocês a casa mais assustadora que já vi em toda a minha vida. E não, não é uma casa mal-assombrada, um castelo de vampiros ou uma cabana infestada de zumbis. É algo muito mais aterrorizante: uma casa progressista, também conhecida como Woke House!

Esqueça fantasmas, bruxas e monstros. Aqui, o verdadeiro terror está nas paredes cobertas de slogans, nas palavras de ordem espalhadas por todos os cantos e na assustadora possibilidade de alguém aparecer para explicar por que você está errado sobre absolutamente tudo.

Mas existe um motivo bastante específico para eu ter criado este modelo de última hora, justamente às vésperas do Halloween.

Recentemente, assisti a um vídeo gravado durante um evento de debates na Universidade do Texas, em San Antonio, nos Estados Unidos. Nele, uma jovem, identificada pela imprensa como filha de uma brasileira, aproximou-se do microfone para apresentar um poema de sua autoria. O tema? O assassinato do ativista conservador Charlie Kirk, morto a tiros em setembro de 2025.

A jovem recitou seu poema em tom de deboche, fazendo referências ao tiro que atingiu o pescoço de Kirk. Quando o debatedor conservador Christian Collins perguntou se ela estava satisfeita com aquilo, respondeu, sorridente, que estava radiante. Em seguida, comentou que ele era muito corajoso por estar ali sem proteção, especialmente no pescoço.

Tudo isso enquanto segurava um belo copo de Starbucks, produto de uma das maiores redes capitalistas do planeta. Um detalhe que, para mim, tornou a cena ainda mais irônica.

Aí vocês vão falar: "Mas ela não falou nada sobre socialismo. Como você sabe que ela simpatiza com essa ideologia?"

Aí é que está: você não entra no mundo woke por uma bandeira apenas. Você tem que aceitar, assimilar e lutar bravamente por todas elas, mesmo que discorde de uma ou outra. É o pacote completo ou nada. Caso contrário, você é excluído, vira inimigo também e deve ser combatido, por bem ou por mal, como prega essa moça no vídeo.

Vou deixar o vídeo no final do post e quero destacar que ela é filha de mãe brasileira. E eu, como brasileiro, posso dizer que o pensamento dela não representa o da maioria do povo brasileiro.

Confesso que fiquei impressionado. Não pelo poema, mas pela naturalidade com que uma morte violenta foi transformada em motivo de diversão diante de uma plateia.

Esse episódio também me fez pensar em como os jovens podem ser facilmente seduzidos por ideologias que oferecem respostas simples para problemas extremamente complexos. Tenho essa preocupação especialmente em relação às mulheres jovens, embora não considere que essa vulnerabilidade seja exclusiva delas.

Progressismo, feminismo, socialismo e tantos outros "ismos" frequentemente se apresentam, ao menos em suas propostas, como defensores de causas que deveriam ser caras a qualquer pessoa com um mínimo de empatia: justiça, igualdade, dignidade, liberdade e respeito ao próximo.

O problema, na minha opinião, começa quando a defesa dessas causas deixa de admitir questionamentos e se transforma em uma espécie de fidelidade ideológica obrigatória. Em determinados movimentos e ambientes, percebo uma tendência ao divisionismo, à intolerância e à formação de grupos que funcionam quase como seitas, nos quais uma pequena elite intelectual ou política pretende determinar o que os demais podem pensar, dizer, fazer ou expressar.

E é justamente aí que encontro a maior contradição: discursos que prometem inclusão, diversidade e liberdade podem acabar sendo utilizados para justificar a exclusão e o silenciamento daqueles que ousam discordar.

Foi esse contraste entre discursos de amor, tolerância e respeito e uma atitude que considerei profundamente cruel que me deu a ideia desta casinha.

Assim nasceu a Woke House, uma pequena caricatura de papel repleta de cartazes, bandeiras, painéis solares, palavras de ordem e mensagens que, em alguns casos, parecem contradizer umas às outras.

Minha crítica é dirigida sobretudo à intolerância e à desumanização de adversários políticos, comportamentos que considero assustadores independentemente de quem os pratique. Porque, se meu inimigo é Hitler encarnado, por que eu não posso exterminá-lo agora e poupar muito sofrimento à humanidade, não é mesmo?

No Halloween, esperamos encontrar monstros, fantasmas e criaturas assustadoras. Mas algumas atitudes humanas conseguem ser muito mais perturbadoras do que qualquer história de terror.

Se você quiser montar sua própria Woke House, o link para download, como sempre, é fácil e seguro, direto do Google Drive e está logo abaixo do video.

Pamper baby. Algo como nenê mimado. Que desgraça!…

— Roger Rocha Moreira (@roxmo) October 29, 2026

Download: The Scariest House I've Ever Seen - The Woke House Papercraft - by Papermau - Download Now!

The Ghosts' Dagashiya - A Haunted Japanese Candy Shop Papercraft by Papermau - Download Now!

They say that, during the weeks leading up to Halloween, a small and mysterious candy shop appears in unexpected places in certain Japanese towns and cities.

Sometimes it shows up in an empty lot between two buildings. Other times, at the end of a dead-end street, in a forgotten alley, or somewhere where, just the day before, there was absolutely nothing.

But the little shop also appears in small villages and isolated communities deep in the Japanese countryside, in places so remote that the local children have never had the chance to visit a real dagashiya.

It is one of those traditional Japanese shops that sell inexpensive candies, little toys, and all sorts of sweet treats for just a few coins.

Its shelves are always filled with colorful sweets, small lanterns light up the entrance, and a strange purple glow shines through the windows. There are also a few smiling little ghosts scattered among the decorations and a black cat that seems to be watching everything.

The strangest thing is that there is never anyone behind the counter.

The more timid children hurry past the shop, but the bravest eventually step inside, drawn by the sweets and the surprisingly welcoming atmosphere.

They choose their favorite treats, check the handwritten prices, and leave a few coins on the counter. Nobody needs to remind them to pay. After all, they were raised to do the right thing, even when nobody is watching.

And although they have never seen the shopkeeper, some children swear they heard a tiny voice whispering "thank you" as they were leaving.

On the morning after Halloween, the little shop disappears just as mysteriously as it appeared, leaving behind nothing but an empty lot and a few dry leaves scattered across the ground.

But they say that if you were honest and left your coins on the counter, you might find an extra little candy in your pocket when you get home.

And next Halloween, who knows? Perhaps the little shop will appear again, somewhere very close to your home.

This Halloween, I wanted to create a haunted house a little different from the usual ones, something with a touch of mystery, but also fun and friendly. Since I had already featured a few dagashiya papercrafts here on Papermau, those small, nostalgic Japanese candy and toy shops, I decided to combine the two ideas and create my very own haunted candy shop.

And that is how The Ghosts' Dagashiya was born, a little Japanese shop inhabited by friendly ghosts, with windows full of sweet treats, lanterns, vintage posters, and plenty of tiny details to discover.

The entire model fits on just one sheet of paper, making it economical to print and easy to assemble. As always, the papercraft is free, and the download is easy and safe, directly from Google Drive.

Dizem que, durante as semanas que antecedem o Halloween, uma pequena e misteriosa loja de doces aparece em lugares inesperados de algumas cidades japonesas.

Às vezes, surge em um terreno vazio entre dois prédios. Outras vezes, no final de uma rua sem saída, em um beco esquecido ou em algum lugar onde, até o dia anterior, não havia absolutamente nada.

Mas a lojinha também costuma aparecer em pequenas aldeias e comunidades isoladas do interior do Japão, em lugares tão afastados que as crianças nunca tiveram a oportunidade de visitar uma verdadeira dagashiya.

É uma daquelas tradicionais lojinhas japonesas que vendem doces baratos, pequenos brinquedos e guloseimas por algumas moedas.

Suas prateleiras estão sempre cheias de doces coloridos, pequenas lanternas iluminam a entrada e uma estranha luz roxa brilha através das janelas. Há também alguns fantasminhas sorridentes espalhados pela decoração e um gato preto que parece observar tudo.

O mais curioso é que nunca há ninguém atendendo.

As crianças mais medrosas passam rapidamente pela calçada, mas as mais corajosas acabam entrando, atraídas pelos doces e pela atmosfera acolhedora do lugar.

Elas escolhem suas guloseimas, conferem os preços escritos à mão e deixam algumas moedas sobre o balcão. Ninguém precisa pedir que paguem. Afinal, foram educadas para agir corretamente, mesmo quando ninguém está olhando.

E, embora nunca tenham visto o proprietário, algumas crianças juram ter ouvido uma voz baixinha agradecendo quando estavam saindo.

Na manhã seguinte ao Halloween, a lojinha desaparece tão misteriosamente quanto surgiu, deixando apenas um terreno vazio e algumas folhas secas espalhadas pelo chão.

Mas dizem que, se você foi honesto e deixou suas moedas no balcão, talvez encontre um pequeno doce extra no bolso quando chegar em casa.

E, no próximo Halloween, quem sabe a lojinha não apareça novamente, bem perto da sua casa?

Neste Halloween, eu queria criar uma casa assombrada um pouco diferente das tradicionais, algo que tivesse um toque de mistério, mas que também fosse divertido e simpático. Como já havia publicado aqui no Papermau alguns modelos de dagashiya, aquelas pequenas e nostálgicas lojas japonesas de doces e brinquedos, resolvi unir as duas ideias e criar a minha própria lojinha de doces assombrada.

Assim nasceu The Ghosts' Dagashiya, uma pequena loja japonesa habitada por fantasminhas amigáveis, com vitrines cheias de guloseimas, lanternas, cartazes antigos e vários pequenos detalhes para descobrir.

O modelo completo ocupa apenas uma folha de papel, tornando a impressão econômica e a montagem acessível. Como sempre, o papercraft é gratuito, e o download é fácil e seguro, feito diretamente pelo Google Drive.

Below, you will find the link to download the templates for this little mysterious haunted Japanese candy shop for free. The entire model fits on just one sheet of paper, and the download is easy and safe, directly from Google Drive.

The Ghosts' Dagashiya - A Haunted Japanese Candy Shop Papercraft - by Papermau - Download Now!

If you enjoyed this little mysterious Japanese candy shop, be sure to check out the four Halloween projects selected below. You'll find haunted houses and other charming buildings, perfect for expanding your collection or creating spooky little dioramas.

01 - Halloween Special - Six Little Halloween Creatures Paper Toys - by Gus Santome

02 - Halloween Special - Haunted House Paper Model For Kids - by Unknown

03 - The Cemetery Keeper Spooky House Paper Model - by Papermau

04 - Halloween Special - A Decorative Haunted House Papercraft Project - by Deco France

Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama In 1/64 Scaleby Papermau - Download Now!

After several weeks of work, adjustments and a few last-minute additions, the Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama is finally ready for download! This is a small outdoor shooting range in 1/64 scale, created especially for Papermau.

Those who have been following the previous posts already know how this project started. While working on the new version of my Ammu-Nation Gun Shop, inspired by GTA V, I came up with the idea of adding a small shooting range next to the building. What was supposed to be just a simple addition gradually grew, gained new details and eventually became a completely independent papercraft diorama.

As I mentioned before, this shooting range does not actually exist in GTA V. It is an original creation of mine, although I designed it to match the Ammu-Nation and the general atmosphere of the game.

The diorama includes three wooden shooting benches with printed details representing weapons and equipment, ammunition boxes of different sizes, safety barriers, warning signs, several types of targets and a large wooden and earth backstop at the far end of the range. I wanted the whole place to look well used, so I added cracked concrete, dry soil, scattered vegetation, weathered wood and plenty of small signs of wear and tear.

The PDF file contains five pages. The first page features an image of the assembled model, while the following three pages contain all the parts needed to build the complete diorama. The fifth page is entirely optional and includes additional accessories such as extra ammunition boxes, wooden crates, sandbags, targets and safety signs.

I added this extra sheet especially for those who enjoy customizing their models. You can use the additional pieces to make the shooting range look busier, arrange the accessories in different ways or simply save some of them for other papercraft projects.

Although it was originally designed to accompany the Ammu-Nation, the shooting range can also be built and displayed on its own. In 1/64 scale, it can be used as a backdrop for miniature photography, as part of a larger diorama or alongside die-cast vehicles and miniature figures.

Another interesting possibility is resizing the templates before printing. Since the model uses relatively simple structures, I believe it could be adapted to other scales, including scenery for the classic Green Army Men plastic soldiers or even larger action figures, such as the famous 3.75-inch G.I. Joe figures.

Of course, the larger the scale, the more space you will need, and some adjustments may be necessary. On the other hand, a larger version would also give you more room to add your own details and create a completely customized shooting range.

I hope you enjoy the result and, most importantly, have fun printing, cutting, folding and assembling your own little shooting range.

As always, if you build this model and would like to share some photos, I would be very happy to see them and post them here on the blog.

Depois de algumas semanas de trabalho, ajustes e alguns acréscimos de última hora, o Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama finalmente está pronto para download! Trata-se de um pequeno campo de tiro ao ar livre em escala 1/64, criado especialmente para o Papermau.

Quem acompanhou as publicações anteriores já sabe como este projeto começou. Enquanto trabalhava na nova versão da minha loja Ammu-Nation, inspirada em GTA V, tive a ideia de acrescentar um pequeno campo de tiro ao lado do edifício. O que deveria ser apenas um complemento foi crescendo, ganhando novos detalhes e acabou se transformando em um diorama de papel completamente independente.

Como já expliquei anteriormente, este campo de tiro não existe em GTA V. É uma criação original minha, embora tenha sido desenvolvido para combinar visualmente com a Ammu-Nation e com a atmosfera geral do jogo.

O diorama inclui três bancadas de madeira com detalhes impressos representando armas e equipamentos, caixas de munição de diferentes tamanhos, barreiras de segurança, placas de advertência, diversos tipos de alvos e um grande anteparo de madeira e terra na parte posterior. Procurei dar ao conjunto uma aparência bastante utilizada, com texturas de concreto rachado, terra seca, vegetação esparsa, madeira envelhecida e pequenas marcas de desgaste espalhadas pelo cenário.

O arquivo PDF contém cinco páginas. A primeira apresenta uma imagem do modelo montado, enquanto as três páginas seguintes trazem todas as peças necessárias para construir o diorama completo. A quinta página é inteiramente opcional e reúne acessórios adicionais, como mais caixas de munição, caixotes de madeira, sacos de areia, alvos e placas de segurança.

Acrescentei essa folha extra especialmente para quem gosta de personalizar seus modelos. Com ela, é possível deixar o campo de tiro mais movimentado, organizar os acessórios de diferentes maneiras ou simplesmente guardar algumas peças para utilizar em outros projetos de papel.

Embora tenha sido criado originalmente para acompanhar a Ammu-Nation, o campo de tiro também pode ser montado e utilizado separadamente. Na escala 1/64, ele pode servir como cenário para fotografias de miniaturas, integrar dioramas maiores ou complementar coleções de veículos e figuras em miniatura.

Outra possibilidade interessante é redimensionar as folhas antes da impressão. Como o modelo utiliza estruturas relativamente simples, acredito que possa ser adaptado para outras escalas, incluindo cenários para os tradicionais soldadinhos de plástico, conhecidos como Green Army Men, ou até mesmo para figuras de ação maiores, como os clássicos G.I. Joe de 3,75 polegadas.

Naturalmente, quanto maior a escala escolhida, maior será o espaço necessário para a montagem, e talvez seja preciso fazer alguns ajustes. Por outro lado, uma versão ampliada também permitiria acrescentar novos detalhes e criar um campo de tiro completamente personalizado.

Espero que vocês gostem do resultado e, principalmente, que se divirtam imprimindo, recortando, dobrando e montando seu próprio campo de tiro em miniatura.

Como sempre, se alguém montar este modelo e quiser compartilhar algumas imagens, ficarei muito feliz em vê-las e publicá-las aqui no blog.

Below you will find the link to download this original and free Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama, complete with an optional sheet of extra accessories. Enjoy!

Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama In 1/64 Scale - by Papermau - Download Now!

If you would like to see how this project started and follow its development from the very beginning, take a look at the five previous posts below. They show the rebuilding of the original Ammu-Nation, the first test assemblies and how a simple idea eventually grew into the Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama that is finally available for download today.

01 - GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop Papercraft Remastered - Work In Progress - by Papermau

02 - GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop Papercraft Revisited - First Test Build - by Papermau

03 - GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop Papercraft Revisited - Test Build Almost Finished - by Papermau

04 - Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama - Work In Progress - by Papermau

05 - GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop & Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft - More Work In Progress

GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop & Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft More Work In Progress

Continuing the work of rebuilding and updating my old Ammu-Nation Gun Shop papercraft, inspired by GTA V and originally published here at Papermau in 2015, today I am sharing some new images showing the latest progress on the project.

As I explained in previous posts, the original idea was simply to improve the textures of the old Ammu-Nation, preserving the shape and characteristics of the original building while adding more definition, brighter colors and a few details that were missing from the first version.

But, as often happens with my projects, one idea led to another, and the whole thing started growing.

First came the rebuilt store, then the parking lot with its markings, including accessible parking spaces and a special spot reserved for the boss. Finally, I came up with the idea of creating a small outdoor shooting range that could be used alongside the Ammu-Nation.

And that is exactly what you can see in greater detail in today's images.

The shooting range includes wooden shooting benches, ammunition boxes, wooden crates, safety barriers, different types of targets and a large backstop with a heavily weathered appearance. I wanted the whole place to look well used, with aged textures, dirt, rust and small details that help create a more convincing atmosphere.

One important thing I would like to clarify is that this outdoor shooting range does not exist in GTA V. It is an original creation of mine, designed especially for this project, although I tried to make it visually compatible with the Ammu-Nation and the general atmosphere of the game.

In fact, what started as a simple addition has practically become a completely separate papercraft model.

And that is one of the things I like most about this project: its versatility.

Although it was designed to accompany the Ammu-Nation, the shooting range can be built and used independently. It can work as a small standalone diorama, a backdrop for miniature photography, part of a playset or an addition to other paper models.

It could also be combined with military buildings, garages, warehouses, urban scenery or practically any other setting where an installation of this kind would make sense.

Another interesting possibility is resizing the model. Since the shooting range is not tied to a specific real-world location or a mandatory scale, the templates can be enlarged or reduced to suit different collections and projects. For example, it could be adapted for the classic 33 mm Green Army Men figures or enlarged to serve as a playset or action figure backdrop for the famous 3.75-inch G.I. Joe figures and other toys of similar size.

Of course, a larger version would require more printing space and probably some adjustments during assembly, but I believe the relatively simple shapes of the structures and accessories make this a very interesting possibility.

As you can see in the new images, the shooting range fits alongside the store and its parking lot, forming a larger diorama without necessarily depending on those other elements to work.

As for the templates, all the shooting range pieces currently fit on three printed sheets. In the image below you can see a preview of those pages, including the different elements that make up the scenery.

I still have not decided whether the project is really finished or whether I will add a few more items before making it available. Every time I spend a little while looking at the model, I end up imagining something else that could be added or improved.

For now, I am continuing to work on the details and make the necessary adjustments so that everything works properly when printed and assembled.

I hope you are enjoying following the development of this project as much as I am enjoying creating it.

More updates are coming soon, and as soon as everything is ready, the model will be published here at Papermau for download.

If you would like to follow the development of this project from the very beginning, take a look at the four previous posts below. They show how the original Ammu-Nation was rebuilt, the first test assemblies and how a simple addition eventually became a separate outdoor shooting range papercraft:

01 - GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop Papercraft Remastered - Work In Progress - by Papermau

02 - GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop Papercraft Revisited - First Test Build - by Papermau

03 - GTA V - Ammu-Nation Gun Shop Papercraft Revisited - Test Build Almost Finished - by Papermau

04 - Outdoor Shooting Range Papercraft Diorama - Work in Progress - by Papermau

Aos amigos de língua portuguesa: como esta publicação ficou um pouco mais longa que o habitual, optei por manter aqui apenas a versão em inglês. A versão completa em português está disponível no meu blog secundário, neste link: CLIQUE AQUI.