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AXM Paper Space Scale Models (axmpapermodels.com) is a hobby site that publishes downloadable paper and card models of spacecraft, along with photos of finished builds. It is aimed at people who already enjoy papercraft or card modeling and want space subjects — Space Shuttles, the International Space Station, Starship, and similar vehicles — rather than at anyone looking for ready-made plastic kits or 3D-printed parts.
What the site offers
The homepage describes the project as a place for space scale models in paper form, with a mix of downloadable model files and a photo gallery. Based on the site's own front page:
- Downloadable models — new releases are announced as posts, for example "Starship 41 and Booster 21 are now available for download," with a postflight model for S40 noted as pending.
- Space Shuttle subjects — the site tags its content with terms like "AXM Shuttle models" and "Space Shuttle card models," and features builds such as Atlantis STS-135.
- ISS and other spacecraft — the International Space Station appears among the tagged subjects, alongside "Space Paper craft" and "Space rockets."
- Reader-submitted photos — the main page presents photos from followers, described as people showing "passion, patience and dedication to the hobby." One example credited is Atlantis STS-135 photos from Richard Armenta, a Discord member.
- Occasional dioramas — the site mentions an upcoming 1:400 scale diorama depicting the Forte vessel bringing Starship 40 back to Starbase.
How the site is organized and updated
Updates arrive as dated posts from the site administrator rather than as a fixed catalog page. The front page functions as a running news feed: a new model becomes available, a post announces it, and finished-build photos from readers are featured on the main page. If you want to know whether a specific vehicle exists as a model, the practical approach is to check the latest posts and the tagged categories rather than assume a complete, static index.
Who it is for
| If you are… | The site is… |
|---|---|
| A papercraft or card modeling hobbyist interested in space | Directly relevant — models are the core content |
| Looking for photos of completed space models for reference | Useful — reader builds are featured regularly |
| Wanting plastic model kits, 3D prints, or pre-built models | Not the right fit — the focus is paper/card |
| New to paper modeling and wanting guided tutorials | Check the individual model posts; the front page is release news, not a beginner course |
Practical notes before you start
- Scale matters. The site references specific scales, such as 1:400 for a diorama, so confirm the scale of a model before printing if you want pieces to match across builds.
- Printing and assembly are on you. These are downloadable files; paper stock, printer settings, and assembly technique are the modeler's responsibility.
- Availability is post-based. A model announced as "available for download" is the signal to look for it; items described as "pending" are not yet released.
- Community exists. The mention of a Discord member suggests an active community around the builds, which can be a source of tips and finished-model references.
The clearest way to judge fit is to open the current front page, look at the most recent model announcements and the featured build photos, and decide whether those subjects and that level of assembly appeal to you.