Airigami Papier Avion Boeing 737-600 User manual

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I NS T RU C TI ON S
BOEING 737-600
BOEING 737-700
BOEING 737-800
BOEING 737-900
Contents
Legend 2
Getting Started 3
1. Wing Fairings 4
2. Main Landing Gear 5
3. Engines 6
4. Wings 8
5. Tail Section 11
6. Nose Landing Gear 12
7. Fuselage 13
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1A

FOLD
Make a sharp fold along the dotted lines of the object as indicated. Be careful
to ensure that you are folding in the correct direction —some folds may be
inverse. After folding, pass a ruler or other straight object over the fold to
increase the crispness of the fold.
CURVE
Bend the object to create a cylindrical effect. Ensure that you are bending the
object in the correct direction, as there are no guide lines provided for curved
shapes. Important! Do not fold the object —folding the object will ruin the
CUT
Cut along the lines as indicated. For most shapes, the cutting line is faintly
represented so as not to spoil the appearance of the object with unnecessary
lines —the cutting line will generally be the border between the object shape
TAPE
For some joins, it is preferable (though not required) to use tape. We
recommend using Scotch tape suitable for archiving, to avoid discolouration.
Use the tape sparingly, as too much tape may spoil the appearance of the
object.
GLUE
For many joins, we recommend using glue. Apply the glue carefully to the
“hidden” side of the join (i.e., generally the non-printed area). Press down the
other part of the join on the glued section until bonded. We recommend using
glue sticks, as liquid-based glue can spoil the paper of card by causing it to
become soggy.
SET ASIDE
Once an object has been completed, it may be set aside until other objects
have also been completed. Keep the completed object in a safe place until it is
time to arrange it further.
INSERT
Insert the object into the opening in the other corresponding object as shown.
Once inserted, depending on the object, either join the objects together on the
interior, or alternatively close and seal the larger object.
VERSIONS
Papier Avion, or 9G, represents an evolution of the Airigami design. Though
some of these instructions may apply to earlier generation models from 2001-
2005, there are some significant differences. Please note that we do not
provide support or instructions for our earlier generation designs.
LEGEND

GETTING STARTED
PRINTING
The first step in building a paper model is, of course, the putting the design to paper. Some things to bear in mind:
• Papier Avion / Airigami models are designed to fit A4 paper. Printing at 100% scale will produce models that are approximately 1:200 scale. However, you can use the scaling function
in Adobe Acrobat to either increase or decrease the scale. For example, if you adjusted Adobe Acrobat print settings to 50%, you would print models at 1:400 scale; similarly, if you
printed on A3 size paper and scale to 200%, you would print models at 1:100 scale.
• We strongly recommend that Papier Avion / Airigami models be printed on heavier stock. We recommend glossy 80lbs paper —if the paper is too light (like normal office paper)
the models will tend to ’sag’; if the paper is too heavy, it may be too difficult to fold or manipulate in the building process. (Glossy paper also makes the models look nicer.)
KNOW-YOUR-PARTS
We try to make Papier Avion / Airigami instructions intuitive, using commonly used terms for each part.
Interior Turbines Exhaust

WING FAIRINGS
Cut out the objects in
WING FAIRINGS
(or “WF”) section
objects.
Fold each of the Wing
Fairings. For each
Wing Fairing object,
fold down along the
middle line first (W).
Then, make inverse
folds up along the two
parallel fold lines (V).
Apply glue to the non
-printed side of the
Wing Fairings. Apply
glue only to the (Y)
zones demonstrated
above. Do not glue
outside these zones.
On the printed side,
apply pressure to the
two sides of the
object to ensure the
glue adheres.
Once completed, set
the objects aside until
they are needed at a
later stage.
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MAIN LANDING GEAR
Cut out the objects
in MAIN GEAR (or
“MG”) section
objects.
For each Main Gear,
curve the (A)
section.
Then, make inverse
folds along (D) lines.
The section should
then resemble a
concertina or
accordion fold.
Fold the smaller
highlighted
component of the
Main Gear piece. Fold
along the (C) lines.
Fold and assemble
larger highlighted
component of the
Main Gear piece. Fold
along the (E) lines to
create what will
become a ’box’-like
structure.
Fold along the (F)
lines such that the
two large sides will sit
roughly back-to-back.
Apply glue to the face
of the highlighted (G)
area. Swing the (J)
section inside the
‘box’ structure of
section (K).
Tuck the two middle
(L) strands within the
‘box’ of section (K).
Close the ‘box’ of
section (K) by
adhering section (H)
on top of area (G).
Once completed, set
the objects aside until
they are needed at a
later stage.
Curve section (A) so the two (B) strands are
parallel, back-to-back.
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ENGINES
Cut out the objects in ENGINE COWLING (or
“EC”) section and ENGINE INTERIOR (or “EI”)
section (including Turbine and Exhaust) objects.
Then, make inverse folds along the (B) and (C) lines. Once completed, set
the objects aside until
they are needed later.
For each Engine
Interior object, make
folds along the (A)
line.
For each Exhaust
object, curve high-
lighted (D) section so
that the (E) and (F)
tabs touch back-to-
back.
Apply glue to the non
-printed side of the
(E) and (F) tabs, and
press them together
to adhere.
The (E) and (F) tabs
joined together
become one single
tab (G). Set the
objects aside until
they are needed
later.
Engine Interior Exhaust
Slot Exhaust section into Interior
section such that Exhaust section
covers the highlighted section (K) and
the (G) tab is ‘sandwiched’ between
(H) and (J).
Assemble Interior
from Step 2 and
Exhaust from Step 3.
Apply glue to the non
-printed side of the
Interior (H) and (J)
section. Do not
adhere sides yet.
Then, quickly press
and adhere the (H)
and (J) sections
together, so they
create a ’sandwich’
with the (G) tab in
the middle. Set
objects aside.
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Curve the Cowling
section.
ENGINES
Engine InteriorTurbine
Assemble the Turbine
section. Fold along
the (L) lines.
Apply glue to (M)
area on the non-
printed side of the
Turbine section.
Press the Turbine section onto the
highlighted area (Q) of the Engine
Interior section and adhere. Ensure
that the (N) area of the Turbine
section is positioned at the bottom of
the Engine Interior section.
Once completed, set
the objects aside until
they are needed at a
later stage.
Assemble the Cowling
section. Fold along
the (R) line.
Apply glue to the non
-printed side of the
(S) section and press
back-to-back against
the rest of the Cowling
section.
Apply glue to the
printed (T) area.
Curve the Cowling and
press the (T) tab
under the rest of the
Cowling section and
adhere.
Once completed, set
the objects aside until
they are needed at a
later stage.
Engine InteriorCowling
Slide the Cowling section over the front of the Engine
Interior section. Slot the (V) section into/over the
(U) slot in the Cowling. Cowling section will cover the
highlighted are of Engine Interior section. Note! The
Cowling section does not completely slide over the
Engine Interior —the (S) area remains forward of the
Turbine.
Then, quickly press
and adhere the (N)
and (P) tabs against
the interior of the
Cowling section to
adhere them
together. Set the
objects aside.
Assemble the Engine
Interior from Step 5
and Cowling section
from Step 6. Apply
glue to the (N) and
(P) tabs of the Engine
Interior section.
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Cut out the objects
in WINGS (or
“WG”) section
objects.
WINGS
Cut out the slots for the engines, wing
fairings, and engines. Note that the
precise placement and number of the
slots will vary by aircraft type. For (A)
and (C) slots, simply cut inwards from
the outside and remove the yellow
sections.
For (B) slots, either use a razor or
cut from the inside, remove the
yellow sections, and then repair the
cut wing sections with tape on the
interior.
Insert the completed Wing Fairings
(WF0 through WF9) into the
appropriate slots.
Insert port-side Wing Fairings (E) into
the port-side wing into the (D) slots.
Insert the completed Wing Fairings
(WF0 through WF9) into the
appropriate slots.
Insert port-side Wing Fairings (E) into
the port-side wing into the (D) slots.
Non-printed Side Printed Side
Once completed, set the objects aside until they are needed at a later stage.
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WINGS
Insert completed Engines into the appropriate slots
depending on port or starboard. Note that the
precise placement and number of the slots will vary
by aircraft type. Insert port-side Engine (W) tabs into
the port-side wing into the (C) slot.
Apply small piece of
tape (H) over the
interior tabs of
Engine (on interior of
wing). Repeat for the
starboard-side.
Insert the completed Main Gear into the appropriate
slots. Insert port-side Main Landing Gear (M) tabs into
the port-side wing into the (B) slots. Fold the (M)
tabs downward in opposing directions.
Apply small pieces of
tape (J) over interior
tabs of the Main Gear
on the interior of
wing. Repeat for
starboard-side.
If there are winglets
present: For each
Winglet, fold down
along the (Y) lines.
Then, make inverse
folds up along the
(X) lines.
Apply glue to the non
-printed side of the
Winglet.
Fold over along the
(Y) lines so that
neighboring sections
are back-to-back.
Press together to
adhere.
If there are Blended Winglets, assemble
as follows: For each Blended Winglet,
curve Winglet upwards such that the
winglet is upright at a 45-degree angle
outwards from the wing.
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WINGS
Underside
Once completed, set the objects
aside until they are needed at a later
stage.
Apply glue to the printed side of the (K) tabs and fold
them so that they are back-to-back with the rest of
the Wing. Fold over the (L) sections of each wing
such that they sit on top of the (K) tabs. Press
together to adhere.
Assemble the WING
BOX section. Fold
along the (N) lines.
Curve the high-
lighted area (rather
than folding it).
Apply glue to (P)
tabs.
Press the (P) tabs
onto the back-side of
the corresponding
(Q) sections and
adhere.
Underside Top
Place the Wing Box over the highlighted (R) area on
the underside of the Wing section, between the port
and starboard wings.
Apply glue to the non-printed side of the (S) tabs.
Fold along the (T) lines.
Press the (S) tabs
down onto the top of
the Wings section to
adhere.
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TAIL SECTION
Cut out the VERT. STAB. (or “TV”) section and
HOR. STAB. (or “TH”) section objects.
Assemble the
Horizontal Stabilizer.
Make folds along the
(A) lines.
Apply glue to the non
-printed side of the
(B) sections of the
Horizontal Stabilizer.
Press (B) sections
back-to-back with
(C) section to
adhere.
Once completed, set
the object aside until
they are needed at a
later stage.
Assemble the Tail.
Make folds along the
(D) line. Then, make
inverse folds along
the (E) lines.
Apply glue to the
highlighted (F) areas
of the non-printed
side of the Tail. Press
the two main
sections of the Tail
back-to-back to
adhere.
Once completed, set
the object aside until
they are needed at a
later stage.
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NOSE LANDING GEAR
Cut out the objects
NOSE GEAR (or
“NG”) section.
Fold the Nose Landing
Gear. Fold along the
(A) lines.
Curve the (B) section so that the two (B) strands
are parallel.
Apply glue to the face
of the highlighted (C)
and (D) areas.
Swing section (C)
inside the ‘box’
structure of section
(D). Tuck the two
middle (B) strands
within the ‘box’ of
section (D).
Close the ‘box’ of
section (D) by
adhering section (D)
on top of area (C).
Fold the along the (E)
lines to push the (F)
tabs down so that
they are at a 90
degree angle to the
structure.
Once completed, set
the objects aside until
they are needed at a
later stage.
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FUSELAGE
Cut out the objects FUSELAGE (or
“FU”) section.
Cut out slots for Hor, Stab. and Ver.
Stab. For (A) and (B) slots, either use
a razor or cut from the inside,
remove the yellow sections, and then
repair the cut wing sections with tape
on the interior.
Insert the completed Ver. Stab. into
the fuselage. Insert the Tail section
through slot (A), pushing the top of
the tail through the slot from the non
-printed side upwards.
Apply a small piece of tape (C) over
the interior flaps of the Ver. Stab. (on
the interior of the fuselage).
Make a slight fold
along the (D) line of
the Hor. Stab.
Insert the completed Horizontal Stabilizers into the
fuselage. Insert the ends of the Horizontal Stabilizer
section through the (B) slots, pushing the ends
through the slots from the non-printed side upwards.
Ensure that the Hor. Stab. is roughly centered
between the two (B) slots.
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Place the Cockpit
Windows over (or
under) the gap
between the (L)
points on the Fuselage.
Place small pieces of
tape (either on the
outside or underside)
to adhere the (Q)
points of the Cockpit
Windows to the
Fuselage.
FUSELAGE
Attach the Nose Landing Gear to the fuselage. Identify
the point that is precisely the middle point on the non
-printed side of the fuselage between the two (H)
tabs. Note that this point is not printed, however a
line may be lightly ruled between the two points with
a pencil to help identify it.
Place the Nose Landing Gear (F) tabs
on the middle point identified in
above. Apply small pieces of tape (J)
over the (F) tabs of the Nose
Landing Gear to adhere to the
interior of the fuselage.
Curve the tabs highlighted at the front of the Fuselage
section along the (K) lines. Do not make folds of
these tabs, otherwise the aircraft will appear ‘boxy’.
Place small pieces of tape on the inside or outside of
the highlighted tabs, and pull the corresponding tabs
together and adhere. Do not adhere the (H) tabs.
Line up each corres-
ponding tab and
adhere. Though more
challenging to place
the tape inside, it
gives a ‘cleaner’
appearance.
Pull the Nose Landing
Gear through the gap
of the (H) tabs.
Curve the tabs highlighted at the rear of the Fuselage
section along the (M) lines. Do not fold these tabs,
otherwise the aircraft will appear ‘boxy’. Place small
pieces of tape (L) on the inside or outside of the
highlighted tabs, and adhere the corresponding tabs
together.
Line up and adhere
each corresponding
tab. Though more
challenging to place
the tape inside, it
gives a ‘cleaner’
appearance.
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FUSELAGE
From the scraps of
paper left over, cut a
strip the length of the
sheet, about an inch
wide.
Place the Ballast into the Fuselage
section, forward of the Wings section.
The purpose of the Ballast is to
balance aircraft that are otherwise tail
-heavy.
Roll the scrap of
paper up into a tight
cylinder. Apply a small
piece of tape to close
the cylinder. This
forms the “Ballast”.
Fold along (N) lines on both sides of
the Fuselage so the corresponding
tabs meet. Make inverse folds along
(H) lines on both side of the Fuselage
such that the two tabs stand parallel.
Place a small piece of tape across the
two (R) tabs to adhere.
Insert the Wing section under the (N) tabs of the
Fuselage section. Note that the Wing section does not
need to be adhered —it can be inserted and
removed as needed to allow for more efficient
storage.
… and your model is complete! Enjoy.
Underside
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