Boeing 737 200 Papercraft

The JT8D engines are small cylinders that require tight rolling. Pay close attention to the exhaust nozzle and the thrust reverser buckets. Take your time shaping the intake lips to give the engines their characteristic retro profile. Glue the engine pylons securely to the designated markings under the wings. Step 6: Landing Gear and Final Details

Several talented designers have created high-quality templates for the 737-200, catering to various skill levels:

Unlike modern high-bypass engines, the JT8D is a skinny, long tube with an intake bullet. The papercraft template will have a cylinder for the engine body and separate cones for the front and back. Because these hang low, they are prone to warping. Fill the engine core with a rolled piece of cardstock for rigidity. boeing 737 200 papercraft

Follow the template's instructions to fold and glue the wings, horizontal stabilizers, and the vertical fin. Make sure all folds are crisp to maintain the model's aerodynamic shape.

The fuselage is the most challenging part. Use your rolling tool to gently curl the paper into a cylinder. Don't try to fold it flat; work it slowly into a curve that matches the shape of the fuselage formers (the internal support rings). Once shaped, carefully glue the tabs to close the cylinder. The JT8D engines are small cylinders that require

Allows for clean seams without the mess of traditional school glue.

Let's get you past the most common hurdles. Glue the engine pylons securely to the designated

Cut out the internal formers (they look like donuts). Glue them perpendicular to a "keel" strip. This prevents the "oval collapse"—a common issue where round paper fuselages dent inward.