Boeing 777 Model Made of Manilla Folders by Luca Iaconi-Stewart

A brief explanation of how thrust reversers work, and how I tried to replicate their function on my model. Each engine contains about 900 pieces of paper, and took ~2 months to build.

San Francisco-based designer Luca Iaconi-Stewart has spent 5 years creating this meticulous model of a Boeing 777 out of manila folders.

It is fascinating to see our obsessions made actual.

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Star Wars Models Photographed Realistically by Vesa Lehtimaki

The models Vesa Lehtimaki used for his Star Wars Scale Model Project are old MPC models from his son's toy collection, built in the late 1970s and early 1980s.  

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The Power of The Diptych: Guys and Cats

Very little need be said. My copesmate, Devereau helped me pick this one. 

Some of her other recent favorites include: 

1. Slo-Mo Kittens Set to Dubstep
2. Real Mean in Chonies and their Model Counterparts
3. Paintings of Cats like Nobility
4. NYC Ballet's Stirring 9-11 Tribute on Top of World Trade Center 4 
5. Original Pronunciation of Shakespeare - A Short Documentary 

 And if you are in LA, you can catch her through October performing in LOVECRAFT: NIGHTMARE SUITE at the Lex Theatre in Hollywood. 

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Papercraft Cars

Paper and papercraft are incredibly expressive and relatively easy, and in the hands of such masters as these... really impressive.

Designer Taras Lesko's build of a Pagani Zonda supercar. (the video includes loud music... so... be forewarned.)

2.5ft (76cm) long papercraft, inspired by one of my all time favorite super cars, the Pagani Zonda. Available for download in three stylish color variations, only at http://visualspicer.com/pagani-zonda-paper-super-craft/. Also find me and more of my creative work at: Website - http://visualspicer.com Facebook - http://facebook.com/visualspicer Twitter - http://twitter.com/visualspicer Thanks for watching.

German papercrafter Dimi created a full-sized Ford Mustang front end in his living room, using corrugated cardboard. (more awful music.)

Made in Germany :) Bitte Abonnieren und schreibt eure Meinungen Danke Song: Eminem - Till I Collapse

This one though, a full-sized, complete on the inside and out one, from artist Jonathan Brand.
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Subscribe http://tinyurl.com/BarcroftTV twitter: https://twitter.com/Barcroft_TV Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BarcroftMedia This 1969 Ford Mustang could be ready to rev-up to the max except for one important problem--it is made entirely of paper. Reproduced in its entirety down to the nuts and bolts and made to full scale, the famous American muscle car is displayed with its parts separate, rather than in one single object.

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SmartInversion: helium-filled flying object that moves through the air by turning inside-out

SmartInversion is a helium-filled flying object that moves through the air by turning inside-out. This constant, rhythmically pulsating movement is known as inversion and gives the flight model its name. Further information: http://www.festo.com/en/smartinversion SmartInversion ist ein mit Helium gefülltes Flugobjekt, das sich durch seine eigene Umstülpung fortbewegt.

From the Festo web site:

SmartInversion is a helium-filled flying object that moves through the air by turning inside-out. This constant, rhythmically pulsating movement is known as inversion and gives the flight model its name. With the intelligent combination of extreme lightweight construction, electric drive units and control and regulation technology, inversion kinematics can be indefinitely maintained to produce motion through the air.

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5 - Paper Metropolis

Kiel Johnson and his trademark uses of  cardboard as material to erect very detailed cities, masks and objects has allowed him to travel the world under the giant creative wing of TED, the now international idea spreading speaking and activity series. 

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5 - Moving Lego Replica of Rolls Royce Jet Engine

While it doesn't work (as a jet engine) it is an impressive feat of lego magic. ​ 

Over 152,000 pieces went into building this 50% size Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

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