# Cardboard Airplane Builds
A Youtuber Creates a Life-Size Cardboard Airplane with Detachable Gear

By Amy Duong | Published 2025-12-23 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane
References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2025/12/22/tech-savvy-youtuber-builds-a-cardboard-airplane-with-detachable-landing-gear/)

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A tech-savvy YouTuber has built a full-scale airplane model from cardboard, complete with functional, detachable landing gear that allows the structure to roll and be repositioned. The project uses large sheets of corrugated cardboard cut and scored to form aerodynamic contours and structural components, with reinforcing elements added to support the weight and mechanical elements of the model. Sections such as wings, fuselage, and tail are assembled using interlocking tabs and adhesive, creating a cohesive form that mimics real aircraft geometry.

Detachable landing gear is engineered from cardboard and lightweight hardware, enabling the model to sit upright and be moved across flat surfaces when assembled. Wheels and axles are integrated into the landing gear to support rolling motion without the need for advanced mechanical systems. The build process is documented through video content that highlights cutting, assembly, and structural solutions developed to balance material limitations with desired visual outcomes.

Image Credit: Peter Sripol