Reddit reviews Studio Designs Folding Modern Top Adjustable Drafting Table Craft Table Drawing Desk Hobby Table Writing Desk Studio Desk, 35.25" W x 23.75" D, Black / White
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Futura Craft Station - Main Work Surface 35.25"W x 23.75"D, Overall Dimensions: 40.75"W x 23.75"D x 30.5"H,work desk large enough for all your art & craft needsHeavy Gauge Steel Construction for Durability, (4) Floor Levelers for StabilityNo Tools Required for Assembly, Assembles in 5 Minutes or LessAdjustable Desk - 6 Angle Adjustment from Flat Up to 35 Degrees, can be used as a drafting table, computer table, writing table, home hobby table or art & craft deskModern Desk - Four Removable Side Trays for Supplies, handy desk storageTable Overall Dimensions:40.75"W x 23.75"D x 30.75" - 44.25"H, Main Work Surface: 35.25"W x 23.75"D6 Angle Adjustment from Flat to 35 Degrees, Four Removable Side Trays for SuppliesHeavy Gage Steel Construction for Durability(4) Floor Levelers for Stability, 24" Slide Up Pencil LedgeNo Tools Required for Assembly, Assembles in 5 Minutes or Less
Personally, I enjoyed the capability of my table-top drafting table that I ended up giving to a friend, but that may not always be the best suited since you either need a table or a somewhat stable surface to sit on (can work laying over your lap on a couch, for instance).
I always thought having a collapsible drafting table (stand folds up; think TV dinner tray), that would stand on its own, and be sturdy enough to not move when in use (locking positioning will be crucial). Given the fact that she paints, glass is probably the best idea. Also, angle adjustment will likely be very important to swap between a building surface for models, and a drafting surface for drawing.
This was the portable drafting table I had.
This is more what I always thought would be awesome to have, but it doesn't have the attached straight-edge; which I would deem necessary, but your girlfriend may not.
Hopefully those examples can lead you into building something appropriate.
Best of luck and have fun!