Manila Folder 777-300ER - Thrust Reverser Mechanics and Paper Shaping Techniques

[@diynewfldr2114]

This man is single handedly keeping the Manila folder paper industry going.

[@lucaiaconistewart]

🤣

[@controlledburst]

This entire channel is a college level course in the triumph of patience, perseverance and precision. My eyes have, literally, watered up a few times. And the boxes LOL, perfect! Anything less would be an insult to those engines. This channels updates are always mesmerizing. Thanks for sharing these as always!

[@lucaiaconistewart]

My eyes have also watered up from being so close to the cutting mat 😂 There's nearsightedness in my future...

[@janamshah414]

Following you since like 7 years and every month I check your channel for newly uploaded videos, seeing these Stripped parts really amazed me and have gotten me into building some models of my own. I just wanna thank you Luca for this motivation and am really looking forward to seeing this project finished, Cheers!

[@lucaiaconistewart]

So glad to hear, that's what it's all about!

[@PCcardboard1354]

You don't have to apologize about cropped video, even if you gave us a star shaped video we would be forever grateful!!!! Amazing work!

[@lucaiaconistewart]

hahaha if you say so!

[@FeatherwayAirlines]

This is absolutely amazing! I’ve been following this project for years. Glad to see you start posting again. Ill probably try of some of your techniques on my 737 model.

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Glad you've been along for the ride! I assume you saw my other video about the (new) engines too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGa8e6urip2jeMU

[@fishbarbeque8540]

This is AMAZING!!!! This is the BIGGEST question Ive had about your build for the onset time!!! And o 30 minutes per panel is just mind boggling. But having such a beautiful model, is the perfect motivation !!!

[@pepn]

everything you make is so neat ! Love seeing your work

[@Hermercraft]

Perfect! Can't wait to see the final result!

[@canisrigelm0627]

Wow you are here

[@Your_Local_Nerd]

Dang, I didn’t expect to see you here, but at the same time, i’m not surprised

[@emagotis]

Your fascinating work, expressed in a level of detail that surpasses even carefully conceived prototypes, is simply breathtaking. It represents to me much more than just art; it reveals a life philosophy that chooses the more challenging but more rewarding path. At the end of this path stands a work of art that transcends the individual and represents a legacy for humanity. The investment in every sheet of paper, the quality of materials used, and the countless hours of meticulous craftsmanship reflect the value of every single cut you make. Each piece you shape carries an aura of perfection that allows little room for error. Here, something is being created that is much more than the sum of its parts and its value extends far beyond what is visible in the end. Your videos documenting the creative process seem to me to be of almost greater importance than the final model itself. They showcase every precise cut, every careful adjustment you make to make each individual part nearly perfect. This process, though it may seem unnatural, embodies what distinguishes extraordinary individuals throughout history. It is a process of blood, sweat, and tears that I can only approach with the utmost respect. I am eagerly anticipating where this artistic journey will lead, and I am fascinated by the deep commitment and passion that are expressed in every aspect of your work. With every cut, with every folded sheet, you are not only writing the history of this model but also reflecting the infinite capacity of human creativity and precision. Just as the paper is transformed under your hands, so too is a small part of the world reshaped by your art.

[@lucaiaconistewart]

I don't think there's much I can say in response aside from a huge thank you for such an effusive review of my efforts with this model!

[@chieftbrody]

What the.... This is so amazing. The details and craftmanship. Absolutely great!!!

[@SWR-fl1fy]

Hello, I just followed your channel. Eight years ago, I knew that there was a guy who made a very exquisite 777 paper film. I finally met you today.

[@fltof2]

I love the attention to detail. The GE 90 box/display stand is amazing on its own.

[@larryhuffine2814]

Not only is this guy absolutely gorgeous but he is a genius as well. That rubbing the paper to curve it was so smart. I love your work and you inspire me to continue with my work. Love your energy and content. Thank you

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thank you so much! :)

[@stomper12000]

Awesome! An inspiration to us all. Now I can get my creative juices flowing and get it on, thanks to people like you. Thanks again and happy modeling!

[@Cheeto_Duss]

You are incredibly talented! Very nice work of art 🤌🏼

[@aeyedeyen]

Even the boxes are made of manilla paper. That's such a nice touch. I'm picturing a whole world made of the stuff. The materials science there would be crazy. It reminds me of the game Universal Paperclips, where eventually there are (spoilers!) entire spaceships made only of paperclips.

[@lucaiaconistewart]

😱 I'll have to check that out!

[@avgeek_227]

I ve been watching you since 2017 or so... im so exctied to see it finished in the near future..

[@EdwinWiles]

Beautiful work. Looking forward to seeing more of the project.

[@a332pilot]

I have so much respect for you and your work. Impressive stuff. 🤩🤩

[@DregoryTerm]

Two videos in one month? You spoil us!

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Next up, no videos for two years 😂 jk, hoping to post again soonish.

[@garygenerous8982]

Wow I saw me in your video (well my comment at least) :P and thank you for answering my question that is a really neat effect and I seriously thought you had punched out each of those holes (not necessarily individually one at a time but with some sort of grid tool or something) so seeing how you actually did it was amazing. Thank you and I am excited to see more when ever you decide to post.

[@ampfromiisy]

Man the plane is so realistic that you have to transport parts of the plane from Boston to San Fransisco. Keep up the great work man! I saw your video from WIRED and I'm hooked in your creations!

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thanks so much! New video coming in the next month or two!

[@anakinvincent8912]

This is absolutely amazing work extremely detailed. 🤩

[@DanielDuhon]

So not only are you simulating the assembled airplane, you are simulating transporting components across the country 😂😂 love seeing your progress!

[@screamingtaco2190]

OK, I’m three weeks late but I’m here. I’ve been following this damn plane for like two years 👍. Nice!

[@carlosramirez59]

your are amazing! thank you very very much for sharing your craftmanship

[@rocbolt]

Even the box is perfect and crisp!

[@tonyroll7975]

OUTRAGEOUSLY SKILLFUL!😮😮😮

[@AzureQwQ]

Yoooooooooo loookin greaat can't wait to see the finished results!!

[@Egg.335]

We are making it out of the runaway with this one 💥💥💥

[@wworld3096]

It was a crazy move, but I was obsessed. How can I learn your skills? Can I learn from you? What kind of learning process do you need to master? Your mechanical design skill level is really good. Worship the boss

[@lucaiaconistewart]

It's hard to put the process into words - definitely check out some of my other videos, but in general I'd say start making very very simple parts (not even necessarily from a plane) and adding complexity as you go. That's the best way to get in the head space for this kind of design/engineering.

[@stephenallen4374]

Absolutely amazing a massively engineered❤

[@RiksModellbau]

Hello, thanks for the explanation how you build the parts. 👍

[@jarek.fojtik]

simply, incredible.

[@morganferriter111]

hi there I am a big fan keep uploading pls I am a big aviation guy

[@1-year-old628]

wow, the box quality even better than my ikea bed frame

[@lucaiaconistewart]

lolol

[@Rizefix]

It's great to see this! I wasn't expecting the paper to live through that stress. I have a question, how do you do the wing as it gets thinner the paper would have to curve in an extremely weird way along it.

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Do you mean how I'll apply the skin to the leading edge of the wing, up near the wingtip where it's pretty thin? I don't see why it would be any different from what I had to do here, just have to "massage" the paper until it gets to be the right shape.

[@jimmunsw4795]

Co😎ol & Awesome , u can make very special ⌚ boxes , unlimited ideas & capabilities too = 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@CalebandAndre]

Umm hi Luca I make realistic models to but not that detailed right now I’m finishing up my Qatar World Cup livery 777 all I have left is the cockpit an I love your videos I just found out about your channel 2 days ago and I subscribed and yeah hope you’re finishing that plane by this year

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thanks so much! It won't be finished this year, but I'll be posting a timelapse of the second engine in the next couple months, so stay tuned.

[@appatula]

Luca excited your back! Are you still using Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue, or experimenting with other adhesives e.g. elmers/CA/Duco Cement excetera? You have likely mentioned this but Is there a brand and weight of manilla file folders you prefer? Maybe "Display" examples built down the road could incorporate thin clear widowed cutaways to highlight (give a glimpse) of things like the internal thrust reverser mechanism. It's both a blessing and a curse as it all gets covered up; yet I understand being a stickler for 100% authenticity on a master model! Having watched the video on those inboard flap test models a year ago it was great having them to show that fantastic inboard flap mechanism. It gives the presentation that "audible gasp" effect that a true masterpiece creates. I know that would be my reaction seeing these mechanisms for the first time in person, it is in every video. By the way we all love and genuinely appreciate seeing more videos on the building tips, even building techniques in general. Every time-lapse construction and digital modeling video was mesmerizing! I love the ingenuity of your eraser block contour tool ;-] You could and should write a book on all this! Glad to see you are doing well whilst keeping your mind and hands busy still.

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thanks so much! Yes, feels good to share some updates again. I am still using Tacky Glue and I find it works quite well for most things. The one drawback is how fast it dries when I'm trying to coat a large surface area. I use two thicknesses of file folders: • The thinner stuff I use on finer parts and for most of the skin, especially if I want it to contour it heavily: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IXM3AW • The thicker stuff is used for major structural parts, like the forward engine cowling, pylon, wingbox, tailfin, etc: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013CME9E I agree that I'd love to have some way to both have the model covered and see inside as well. Having all the test pieces will be a nice companion to the finished model itself, and will give a sense of the intricacy of the interior. But yes, the clear window idea has definitely crossed my mind! I'm just a strict adherent to the 100% paper mindset for now 😅

[@_Medjoe_]

Very informative! Can you expand on how you glue the panels to the structure? Does the glue you use shrink and do you have to compensate for warping after it dries?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

I generally apply the glue to the inner structure rather than the skin, so that I know it'll make contact at the right places. Also, a little goes a very long way. I haven't really noticed much in the way of shrinking so it's not generally something I account for.

[@mouldy9466]

Now you absolutely have to show us how to make those boxes

[@lucaiaconistewart]

If you're interested, here ya go (no instructions but it might give you the idea): drive.google.com/file/d/1roHDnhPfLglcXfvBvkXXZ5WLfig736XF/view?usp=share_link

[@nocturnalmayhem0]

dude simply insane. so let me ask you this when building your plane and you had nothing at all infront of you. how did you start the build. i love the attention to detail

[@lucaiaconistewart]

I basically start by looking at tons and tons of pictures and reference/technical drawings if I have them available. Boeing also released some overall dimensional drawings of the 77W which helped a lot just getting started. Anyway from there I start breaking down into smaller and smaller parts and figuring out how everything is going to work. It's a time consuming process!

[@CATel_]

Wish i had the patience, hand dexterity, and similar materials to do something similar

[@dalal4201]

i am eager to know that how you make the face of the planes! perfect curvatures!!

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Yep, I use this technique all over the plane for curved parts!

[@HistoryHaven689]

is it possible for you to do a full tutorial on how to build your own aircraft? Whould love to build one

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Maybe down the road once I'm finished with the whole model. I am planning on uploading a timelapse of the second engine in the next couple months, maybe that will answer some of your questions.

[@arushprajapati6c886]

So you con upload all the templates on KZbin or on your website

[@udoldenyus]

thanks for the information

[@Michael_Insects]

i first saw you on news-o-matic and now im obssesed wit your work! how do you cut the peices to well?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Lots of practice pretty much! And going slow.

[@gotobad7736]

How many paper projects have you finished? Im trying to make everything in my models as presize as i can but still it takes about 3 years. And that is to long for me. I hide finished models in the box, simply cant look at them any more. How do you manage to keep interest in project for so long?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Not sure how I've stuck with it this long, but it's a love hate haha. I've gone years without working on it but every time I actually get going, I remember how satisfying it is to see it come together and that gives me the motivation to keep at it.

[@hakaki7280]

I just watched 2/3ds of your "documentary" and I mean that it is amazing (I am going back to watch the rest after writing this message). Do you have any kind of guide of how? i men that it would be amazing if you did like a guide of what materials do you use and stuff, becouse i found your work mind blowing, and i do not want to bild an air plane on my own, but I like doing paper stuff, so i would have realy realy appreciate if you would at least show the basic of materials and what is your thinking pattern, or working process. (honnestly im kinda broke so if you plan on making a course i would propably just wait until i end my school, for buying it if I will still be interested, so at least tell me what materials do you use, plz)

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Hey! I get this request a lot, and haven't posted any how-tos yet, but I think it would be cool to do. In the meantime, have you checked out this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWjSg4Z5raygj6M Also, have you checked out this section on my website? www.lucaiaconistewart.com/model-777

[@Case16710]

Is this the same 777 that you started in 2008? Curious, since I first saw your work because of the SIA A380 and saw detail videos of the 777 back then.

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Yep, this is for that same model. Wings and engines left to build, though most of the design work is done.

[@Case16710]

@@lucaiaconistewart it’s amazing work. I have a very detail oriented and completist mentality, so this really speaks to me. Everything is perfect, even if it’ll never be seen by anyone else.

[@DaoistCuberboy73]

What type of glue do you use?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Tacky Glue: www.aleenes.com/aleenes-clear-gel-tacky-glue-4oz

[@paulotavares2905]

Very good.

[@thinhnguyenduy4099]

After this 777, do you consider to do something like a fighter jet, such as the F-22?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

I'm not that into fighter planes, but I could see doing a larger model of another passenger jet!

[@thinhnguyenduy4099]

@@lucaiaconistewart i think the Raptor would be challenging, cuz the doors for the weapons bays, and the thrust vectoring nozzles. But if you still want to do a passenger jet, why not try something different like the c17 or c5.

[@DFW_Spotter]

Does your plane have a cockpit? If so what does it look like

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Yep: www.flickr.com/photos/lucaiaconistewart/11782031325/in/album-72157639453269344/ More cabin pics: www.flickr.com/photos/lucaiaconistewart/albums/72157639453269344

[@Rizefix]

Where do you get paper so thick, I tried with normal a4 and failed because of bending alot.

[@lucaiaconistewart]

I use two thicknesses of file folders: • The thinner stuff I use on finer parts and for most of the skin, especially if I want it to contour it heavily: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IXM3AW • The thicker stuff is used for major structural parts, like the forward engine cowling, pylon, wingbox, tailfin, etc: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013CME9E

[@mariadossantos8160]

Faz o DC 10 30

[@Ceusky]

Genius!!

[@Pilot_Nomar]

Are you from Boston?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Originally from San Francisco.

[@Your_Local_Nerd]

What scale is it? It looks around 1:72 or even bigger

[@lucaiaconistewart]

1:60

[@Your_Local_Nerd]

@@lucaiaconistewart thank you

[@KebedeMamecha]

Please PLEASE SHOW me the entire tutorial? Please 🙏🙏🙏PLEASE?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

I'm planning on uploading a timelapse in the next couple months, stay tuned!

[@hunglexuan776]

Hey luca, can you share the complete template to your web when you finish all the airplane? I have tried to make the B777 tail, i know where to install this former, but all not have the outer template, so the complete model only have former, i hope you can spend some time after complete the airplane to make the full template, i also want to have your same B777🤛👌👍

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Hey! These are the documents I've used as reference for my designs, they might help you too: drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3UGWOS9vEknNUxvN2M3MGVzVmM?resourcekey=0-AXELxifjxt4i2Xxn1fTFBQ&usp=share_link

[@arushprajapati6c886]

From where you get all these templates

[@lucaiaconistewart]

i design them myself

[@mvclipper]

Where can I get the plans 😅

[@lucaiaconistewart]

you can design them like i did :)

[@mvclipper]

@@lucaiaconistewart Sure 😁

[@mvclipper]

@@lucaiaconistewart kzbin.info0flcB4Otrv8?feature=share Although the design is not mine

[@hillbillysceptic1982]

I wonder how many kids you're inspiring and don't even know it?

[@Istoleyourtoast130]

I'm one of them I have 2 paper planes but not very much detail

[@GAMRMNTS2]

🐐

[@didicraft08]

Brother tell me the fan is spinning 🫠

[@tv-pg4kc]

Can you leave the drawing as a link?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Unfortunately I don't have any of my own drawings at this point, but here are some of the reference docs I've used over the years: drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3UGWOS9vEknNUxvN2M3MGVzVmM?resourcekey=0-AXELxifjxt4i2Xxn1fTFBQ&usp=share_link

[@srthebox4946]

You build parts of the plane separately then transport them across the country for assembly as if you’re a real plane manufacturer

[@arandomship2454]

I beg you. Sell us instructions

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Maybe once I'm done with the model I'll make some, but it would be a full-time job just putting the instructions together! My plans are quite disorganized and poorly labeled (sigh).

[@CalebandAndre]

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