If you enjoy paper cutting, creators on Instagram share templates for DIY shadow lightboxes that feature "Top Gun" silhouettes. 3. All-in-One Kits
If you prefer a guided experience, there are retail products designed specifically for this:
Known for its "swing wings," you can find tutorials for creating this classic jet on platforms like TikTok or YouTube . Top Gun
For a more futuristic look, you can follow specialized guides to fold the XR-22 Starhawk , a paper plane inspired by the hypersonic Darkstar.
If you want to create something "Top Gun" out of paper, you have several high-flying options ranging from simple paper airplanes to detailed papercraft models. The most iconic choice is the from the original film, or the F/A-18 Super Hornet and Darkstar from Top Gun: Maverick . 1. Iconic Paper Airplanes If you enjoy paper cutting, creators on Instagram
You can find detailed video tutorials on YouTube that walk you through cutting and assembling a complex US F-14 Tomcat model.
You can fold paper planes that mimic the silhouettes of the film's famous jets: For a more futuristic look, you can follow
For a more realistic display piece, try a 3D paper model (papercraft):