Manila Folder 777 - Cargo Doors - Mechanics+Operation

[@MattePurple1]

This whole project is unreal. The attention to detail is humbling and beautiful. Post it to reddit, and get the recognition you deserve.

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thank you!

[@icarus5726]

When I saw this Leonardo Da Vinci came to mind with his incredible anatomy sketches. You are a true master artist.....this is stunning work Luca

[@DBO3671]

Quite simply THE MOST astonishing and incredible model making I have ever seen! The fact that it's been done in paper has left me even more amazed!

[@EagleOneM1953]

As someone who has been involved in scale models designing for 35 years you have been able to stun me. I know what's involved in achieving this and all I can come up with is WOW! People think skills and artistry is all it takes to achieve this but I know patience is needed as well, if not more. Super Job. And you are right about college. It's not because you went to college you are per definition smart. That is proven daily. It takes more than college to learn about life. Experience does though. I wish you nothing but success in whatever you challenge next in life.

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thank you so much!

[@JohnRoyal]

I am humbled. Beautiful work. Mr Blase my architectural design class would have used your efforts as an example back in 73. He had us use paper and balsa creating gliders and our designs in houses. I obsessively work with Sketch Up Make creating models you inspired me to actually try building those designs. After I draw them out. Free sketch up you can't print out your work. You are just plain amazing.

[@lucaiaconistewart]

***FOR THE RECORD*** I did not drop out of college because of or for this project. My reasons were unrelated, but I've obviously had more time to work on this since leaving.

[@mounaflor]

After graduating from college myself, I think if you are able to get the skills outside college why go to one. For hiring purpose mostly? Well I am not even working in my field of studies so there you go. You are doing great.

[@lucaiaconistewart]

mounaflor that's definitely nice to hear. it's not for everyone!

[@TheHeartMachine]

The one thing that I've really worked and actually mastered in my university years was how to play Counter Strike, a piece of paper doesn't really prove anything and doesn't really mean anything in the long run. I think if you put in as much effort in any of your future endeavours as you do into this model plane I think things will work out for ya.

[@neobaggins3718]

The paper you have in front of you is more of an achievement in its current state than if it were in the shape of a diploma with ink from some university. The design of the mechanics is breathtaking!

[@plsniper]

***** That's what I was just wondering about. How the heck can anyone have time to build this sh...t!!!??? LOL I used to work around airplanes. The cargo doors look so real it's unbelievable. The only thing that looked a little small was the front cargo door. These front doors fit pallets in through them. Other than that, your work is stunning!

[@javerney]

I would be surprised if Boeing hadn't approached you about doing their scale models for them. Simply amazing work, and I cannot wait to see the the finished product all assembled.

[@icedeocampo]

You are one awesome person! Your attention to detail and dedication will bring you success. Stay Focused!

[@no_man_army3353]

I build and paint model aircraft professionally but this blows my work out of the water. Truly amazing!

[@floskywalker6220]

no_man_army Your amazing

[@Thomasdu97441]

Just amazing ! Wouldn't be surprised if you can make this plane fly for true... !! All those details!! very nice job.

[@jayceecarabot1187]

creativeness + hardwork = master piece

[@chrisswisha982]

I think you made the decision due to what makes you happy & clearly doing these models are EXTREMELY amazing & I've never seen anything quite like this.. Especially out of manilla folders.. Keep up the good work Luca!! 👍

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thanks so much. For now it's working, but I'm not sure it's something I'd want to do every day of my life. Who knows, we'll see where this road takes me.

[@arthurflederus3136]

unbelievable ! How in the world is it possible that this beautifully crafted person is capable/able to: think up, design, develop, execute in a way that it is functional … all of these incredible small parts out of paper, and that the model is even able to move all of its component parts ! This guy deserves some sort of fantastic job in a for him very attractive position, simply because of him showing he has been able to make this kind of machine, in this manner, completely independently !

What you do is ART man. Congratulations, you have a gift.

[@michaellitvin3717]

I'm totally blown away at your work. OUTSTANDING WORK

[@InTheShopWithDoc]

Man I am totally blown away awesome. I have designed a lot of the tooling and fixtures to manufacture the cargo systems in the Boeing and Airbus planes. I can not get over your amazing talent W O W !!!!

[@szebike]

WOW this is awesome! I always had a theory as kid that such things are possible to do just with paper and glue and you proved it , great work.

[@lucaiaconistewart]

You should try it yourself, you'd be amazed :)

[@1cor731]

I pray this does you more good than the usual bits of paper that people work for!

[@MrKabDrivr]

You're a friggin' maniac! But I LOVE it! Absolutely GREAT work! The details are mind-bending! And thank you for sharing!

[@janjungiewicz8826]

that project should stay in Museum of Modern Art. Its amazing...

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Jan Jungiewicz Thanks! Hoping to have it displayed somewhere when it's done. Fingers crossed...

[@lunarmation]

Amazing. You are very talented.

[@spiff3n]

Some project you've got going on! Impressive and painful amount of details!

[@harikasuri]

Lots of patience man! Amazing work!

[@doohill]

so detailed you are doing a brilliant job at making these planes

[@ShipinPro]

Just amazing, masterful combination of art and engineering!

[@yosephk.2945]

some company could hire him for his intelligence and attentive to details. this is already exceed college level !!

[@boss2.048]

whover thinks that this king of paper is mad , they should try to do something like this dude and actually see how satisfying it is!

[@1439241]

Totally amazed by your work, your skills are mind blowing

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thanks! :D

[@makarocket]

Ok this is just such a masterful work of Art almost beyond belief. i tip my hat to you for such an awesome piece of design and engineering! Love Illustror but man you are the grand master. I use Solidworks daily. so this just so impressive!!!!!!!

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thanks! I need to learn how to use solidworks cause it makes way more sense for this kind of work.

[@EffingtonCouldBe]

astonishing!!!!!!!!

[@tanjoshua11]

This is crazy and at the same time GREAT!!!

[@MCTuthill]

Outrageous. Amazing work, man.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Your work is beautiful! Please say that someone is sponsoring all this crazy work! Have you ever considered making a flying model? I fly RC and LOVE commercial airliners, but they are few and far between. You work would probably give the pilot a heart attack (from fear of crashing), but they sure are a work of art!

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thanks! I was lucky to work on a project for Singapore Airlines last year ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/raWcapVrmMiqp80 ), but aside from that, this is all a personal hobby. I would love to build a super-accurate flying model... who knows, maybe down the road ;)

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Luca Iaconi-Stewart Was it one of those $0.10/hr projects because of the insane amount of effort? Just curious, as I always wonder how people with your skills make a living. I work on Industrial Scales, and make a pretty good living, but when I'm busy, it leaves limited time for my RC plane habbit

[@lucaiaconistewart]

I was lucky... I'll leave it at that :) But as for making a consistent living at it, not sure about that part yet haha.

[@MeredithSasseen]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CREATIVITY, FOCUS AND PASSION>

[@SreedharBukya]

Great work man!! hats up to patience and outstanding work

[@shubhamruhela3381]

Wow.... Amazing creativity 👏

[@thomastheo5233]

Go on my friend!!! Incredible job !!! I admire you !!!!

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thanks guys!

[@GartWilliamsColorado]

speechless............

[@Ai-Galaxy-GS]

Sir you have AMAZING SKILL!

[@duncan5mcleod]

Le talent, ça a du bon !! Juste génial !

[@alicemonstrinho]

That's SO awesome! Congratulations for your effort, it looks really cool! =)

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

Golly gee and crikey Moses. This is sublimely beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.

[@Scottishplaneman]

Stunning work

[@delta9mda]

insane work. speechless

[@friedchicken1]

this is so incredible it's unfair

[@djonymorais]

Simply outstanding!!!!

[@ccollins425]

Wow man! Great stuff!

[@elcarj]

Fala sério!! o Maluco é muito enjoado nos detalhes!! show de bola!!

[@leacure]

Lo estoy viendo y no puedo creerlo, eres un genio!

[@mooshie1970]

Luca...you are awesome !!!

[@antman5474]

Quite inspirational. thanks buddy

[@rando1442]

AWESOMENESS, yes you are dude!

[@sivispacem101]

WoW! Superbe ! Magnifique ! Merveilleux! J'envie votre grand talent ! merci!

[@yoon6622]

I think you're crazy in best way... I'm not american so it's hard to explain my thinking, But you're just best..

[@lucaiaconistewart]

I know what you mean, and I agree ;)

[@shahirshahini]

Great work bro!

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thanks!

[@jonashik]

***** interested to know why have you chosen the air india livery?

[@ateliermayamizouri5873]

amazing work , congrats !

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Hey, that sounds like an awesome project! Unfortunately, I was unable to get the link to work, not sure what the problem is. I haven't used that type of glue, but I trust that it works extremely well for what you're doing. Might have to check it out at some point. BTW, your RC A340 is badass, and you really nailed the shape :D

[@viswajitbala7924]

I don't know what comment you were meant to reply to, but I'm not gonna complain lol

[@thomasoeler5157]

the second door was way too much for me, i had to give a like!

[@TheChellotta]

this is so awesome!

[@AlfonsoTheTraitor]

Wow ! Jaw dropping wow!

[@carterochristie]

Now, you should make some small LD3 containers and pallets to match. Then some matching passenger stairs.

[@kmin494]

Great job man! :)

[@BertieW0oster]

Exceptional model, truly breathtaking! Does it fly or is it static display?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thanks! Just a static model, but it has many/most of the features of the real thing.

[@freylirio4238]

You are very clever dude!

[@DrWhom]

Safer than a DC10...

[@sax003]

Great work! While I barely have the patience to put that much detail into plastic models, you're doing it with scrap folders. Keep it up! Do you have any more projects in mind after this?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Not sure, I'm really just trying to finish this model, which is a daunting task!

[@juancarlos83904]

increible !! muy buen trabajo

[@elkeno]

Estupendo! Please tell us what got you started on this project in particular? Why this plane? Why manila folders? Are all the parts hand cut or do you also use a laser cutter?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Took an architecture class in HS and we used manila folder to make simple models. I took that concept and went crazy with it haha. I have never used (and don't really want to use) a laser cutter-for me, cutting is one of the easier parts of the process. I chose this plane cause I love the proportions!

[@dipiniit]

Great Work Luca..!! The perfection clearly reflects meticulous planning, aesthetic sense, engineering knowledge and your creativity and above all your passion & concentration. This achievement of successfully completing your project and the satisfaction of your self with the quality is worth more than million dollars.. I've a small company in India, trying to create Visualization (Animation + Videography) only and only for Engineering.. Many people think n talk on this subject but very few focus only on one thing to create something really awesome.. Would like your association in case you r interested to keep creating things really awesome.. Do respond back if interested..!!

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Hi, feel free to email me - [e-mail]

[@acanadianpilot]

This is amazing. What did you use for reference for all of these videos? And what's your background? Engineer? Artist? Avid airplane enthusiast?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

I mainly use lots of photos, and occasionally some engineering drawings. I draw it all out in 2D in Illustrator cause I'm crazy like that :D I have no real background in this, except Architecture class in high school, so it's all a result of years of practice. Thanks for the kind words!

[@JensChrStrandos]

Awesome!

[@ksjdhg]

Amazing!

[@theflyinggasmask]

wow... just.. wow....

[@lucaiaconistewart]

The Flying Gasmask Thanks!

[@uchihaclan7588]

You are incredibly, you made unbelievable paper detailed models, I love your channel, what type of glue you use for these paper models?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

www.amazon.com/Aleenes-Clear-Gel-Tacky-Glue/dp/B000BY6THS/

[@usatoindoservice3395]

awesome man!

[@Elcoleccionistadiecast]

Great Job!!!

[@lucaiaconistewart]

pcsamxxx :)

[@LucasRipetta]

This is impressive

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Heh, glad you think so! Thanks!

[@yourface747]

Ever thought about doing a tutorial teaching people how to make things like this?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Toasted Lego I have, but that in itself would take a lot of work, just in terms of organization and explaining processes etc. Something to think about once I have the project behind me. I've given people some tips though and encouraged them to give it a shot... I kinda taught myself all of this over time.

[@yourface747]

***** good to hear. I still cant imagine how you do it XD

[@matinlo1]

Miracle !! What kind of paper you used to build all ?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Manila file folders

[@JustinElkinsII]

You are amazing!

[@uacnix]

Holy f*kin sh*t man, I would shit entire bricks if I had to do such small elemnts from material that can easily break, deforms itself and stuff. Thats EPIC!

[@oskajohn3795]

Inspiring Dude!!!

[@RobertPlattBell]

Really cool, but was it worth dropping out of college?

[@PCcardboard1354]

he did not drop out of college for this

[@dreamycloud97]

Man... I can't even begin to fathom HOW you do this.... So many questions!! How did you actually make such tiny things of such detail that it is actually FUNCTIONABLE (-mindblown-)?? Does it break easily?? Did you have to do one piece of everything many times before it works?? How does the handles and such even move?? And how did you put it into the plane when it's so small?? @-@

[@10Exahertz]

Exactly, it's so tiny, its insane that it even works, speechless

[@lucaiaconistewart]

A lot of parts have failed/broken when I first built them, and things rarely work on the first try. Experience and practice help a lot though!

[@jambatin7610]

Amazing, got to subscribe...!

[@RifullOfTheWest]

I'd love to see you make a WW2 airplane, of your choice, that can actually fly using electric power or something. This is just too amazing, and I'm sure this will inspire other artists to try this same technique. Its even given me inspiration. Where, and how do you get the prints for these things? Is there a website you went to to download these images?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thank you! These documents have been a huge help to me: drive.google.com/open?id=0B3UGWOS9vEknNUxvN2M3MGVzVmM

[@michaellitvin3717]

Do you have any type of machines to cut out the items for your model?

[@blarghtGFBPA]

AWESOME!!!

[@fugaxlam4234]

how long you make?that is relay cool!!

[@lucaiaconistewart]

+fugax lam The doors took me a month or two (can't remember exactly) and the project as a whole has been in progress for years now. Still not done.

[@airfloral9]

Boeing777 en papier!! Très fort!

[@tomaszzamiara1180]

Amazing !!!

[@dcasteaux9181]

Amazing. Really.

[@mrkongsimr]

You are a generous , this is amazing . How old are you ? ps I saw the other videos . Thanks

[@lucaiaconistewart]

Thanks! I'm 25.

[@FrancescoVenturelli]

Ammiro tantissimo il tuo lavoro e avrei un sacco di domande! Spero non ti dispiaccia se te ne faccio alcune. Ad esempio: Come mai hai optato per la scelta della carta piuttosto che del legno? E che tipo di carta utilizzi? Dove prendi i disegni per le misure dell'aereo? Grazie e complimenti. Non vedo l'ora di vederlo finito!!

[@FrancescoVenturelli]

***** Il tuo italiano va benissimo :) Grazie mille, sei stato gentilissimo!

[@10Exahertz]

Manila Folders, certainly lighter than carbon fiber ;)

[@TheBuddynet]

amazing

[@skyclad754]

Are you fucking kidding me????? This is astonishing!

[@izdiharamrisaari9216]

Can I know which references do you refer to design those parts?

[@lucaiaconistewart]

I mainly used images that I found online

[@floskywalker6220]

I now really believe impossible things happen everyday