Model builder’s Eye

Boeing 787

Hiroshi Igami
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Hello and welcome to this book.

I have been making Microsoft Flight simulator models for a very long
time.
If you have been flying in MS Flight simulator world, it might be
possible that you have already met my models.

The main purpose of this book is to explain what makes 787 models a
true 787, which is a key point
Also this is good for a guidebook at watching at the airport’s
observation deck.
Knowing things are fun.

Hiroshi Igami

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 Index
1. Basic knowledge ............................................................................5
History and background ...................................................................5
787Family........................................................................................15
A. Boeing 787-3............................................................................15
B. Boeing 787-8............................................................................16
C. Boeing 787-9............................................................................17
D. Boeing 787-10..........................................................................18
Character of 787 ..............................................................................19
Cross section of 787 fuselage. .........................................................20
Size and shape (Front/Rear) ...........................................................21
Size and shape (Top) .......................................................................22
Size and shape (Bottom) .................................................................23
Size and shape (Side) ......................................................................24
Materials of 787...............................................................................25
2. Watching 787 ...............................................................................26
3. Watching closer (Fuselage Nose – Mid) ......................................30
Fuselage from front.........................................................................30
Cockpit window from the upper side..............................................31
Cockpit Escape hatch Close up.......................................................32
Front lower part close up. ...............................................................33
Front lower part from ground.........................................................34
Cargo door and passenger door ......................................................35
4. Watching closer (Fuselage Center) .............................................37
Center Bottom fuselage ..................................................................37
Center fuselage (Wing root) ............................................................40
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5. Watching closer (Fuselage Rear).................................................41
Rear fuselage (Mid side) .................................................................41
Rear fuselage (Rear end).................................................................42
6. Watching closer (Vertical Stabilizer)...........................................43
7. Watching closer (Wing)................................................................44
Wing flex..........................................................................................45
Inboard wing leading edge..............................................................47
Outboard wing leading edge ...........................................................49
Trailing edge (Flap/Spoiler) ............................................................50
Wingtip ............................................................................................53
8. Watching closer (Engine).............................................................55
GENx and Trent 1000 .....................................................................55
Fan Blade ........................................................................................57
Exhaust and reverser......................................................................60
9. Watching closer (Gear) ................................................................61
Nose gear .........................................................................................62
Main gear.........................................................................................65
10. More about the 787 ..................................................................67
Fuselage shape ................................................................................68
Flaperon action when ground spoiler up........................................70
Flaperon action when take off ........................................................71
TEVC (Trailing Edge Variable Camber).........................................72
Prototype and Production ...............................................................74

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1. Basic knowledge

History and background

Boeing launched Boeing 7E7 after 50 orders by All
Nippon Airways (Airline in Asia, Japan).

This picture shows the model that was displayed at the Japan
Aerospace 2004.
At that time, the aircraft's shape was
significantly different than the one
we can see nowadays

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787Family
Like other Boeing Aircraft, Boeing is offering a family aircraft.
Originally, 4 variants were proposed but 1 has been cancelled.
A.Boeing 787-3
Launched on 26APR2004 with 787-8 but canceled at 13DEC2010.
It was ordered by All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines (Both a
Airline in Asia, Japan)

The main difference for this variant is the winglet.

This variant was intended to replace the 767s which are used for
short routes at same wing span. This would have enabled them to be
used at the same spot at the airport.
The fuselage length of the 787-3 is the same as 787.
787-3
MTOW (Maximum Take off weight ) 364,000 lb
Range 2500–3050 nmi
Center fuel tank was removed from the 787-8.
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Cross section of 787 fuselage.

Right is the cross section of 787

It looks alike a simple oval but
not a circle just pressed from the
side.
If carefully see, the widest place
is the arm rest and that’s a bit
higher then the center.
On the cargo deck, major LD-3
container can be used.
LD-3 container is used at many
wide body aircrafts. (767 uses LD-2 which is smaller)

There is a space above the cabin.

Some airline places a crew rest there near the front end and rear of
the cabin.
At those place center luggage bin are not installed.

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Size and shape (Front/Rear)
787-8 has a wide wingspan, much wider then 767’s.
Wide and slim wing will be a advantage at the aircraft’s performance.
It was difficult to make those wide, slim and light wings before using
the new materials for making the wing.

60.1m

19.8m

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2. Watching 787

787 is a really beautiful and a brand new aircraft.

First let’s see from some photos and try feeling the impression.

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3. Watching closer (Fuselage Center)
The center part is not so different when observed from the upper side
but there is a huge difference when observed from below.
Center Bottom fuselage

Cabin Air inlet

Heat exchanger Inlet

Heat exchanger Outlet

Center Keel

Narrowed

Some observations:
1. Bottom center keel is sticking out.
2. Wing root fairing is narrowed at the main gear door.
3. Cabin Air inlet is sticking out.

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