Aliens APC and Powerloader... Made of Paper?!

[BlackWatch]

After seeing the APC from Aliens made out of Lego I'd thought I'd seen it all... I was wrong. I've been sent word that the APC and Caterpillar Powerloader from Aliens has been recreated ...in paper!

There is even interior detailing on the APC that outlines the combat station manned by Gorman in the film. All this amazing work was done by Matthew Milam who's website Firebrand Creations showcases his work in what is called papercraft. I'll admit I had to Wikipedia the topic to find out more.

There are a lot more images over at Firebrand Creations, including the plasma cutter from the video game Deadspace, worth checking out.

Thanks to Matthew for giving us the heads up.

[Thedus]

Sweet Mother of all That's Holy!  That's insane! Beautiful, but insane.

First time I heard of papercraft was when I came across the paper Pulse Rifle.  Never built it, I didn't have the patience for it.



BTW - here's a great vid regarding papercraft.

[ADC]

Thanks for posting. That guys art is incredible. One of the great Aliens fans!
One day I'm gonna have to do that PR for the sheer fun of it.
Ha! - funny vid -- Great stuff!

[Hudson]

That site by that Polish guy or whatever is a great visit and totally random. Very talented though.

[Pred Killer]

I can tell it is made of paper though.

[Hudson]

I can tell it is made of paper though.

Is that the first thing you would have said about it if no one had told you?

[Pred Killer]

No, I would have either said plastic or Styrofoam.

[xeno_jon]

These are incredible! 

It's amazing what cool things you can make with paper, paint, and time. I first discovered the potential of paper craft when I was thriftily prepping props for a Dungeons and Dragons game. Instead of buying miniatures or scenery for the tabletop, I was instead able to construct buildings and easily customizable character icons.