LEGO Minifigure-Scale Airbus A380 Airplane! (40,000+ Bricks!)

Summary by Krater

Jack Carleson showcases a massive minifigure-scale Lego Emirates A380 model at Bricks by the Bay, detailing its engineering, freestanding construction, motorized flaps and spoilers, and detailed interior.

From the video

Answers: How was a massive minifigure-scale Lego Airbus A380 built?

• Lego Emirates A380 model
• Minifigure scale Lego airplane
• Large-scale Lego building techniques
• Motorized Lego airplane functions

What it concludes

• The Lego Emirates A380 model is built entirely freestanding with no metal support or glue.
• The wings and fuselage require internal vertical technique lift arms and structural support to prevent sagging and handle the massive weight.
• The model features motorized flaps and spoilers driven by axles and linear actuators.
• Building at this scale requires modular sectioning for transportability and structural integrity.
• Building custom large-scale Lego models relies on iterative physical prototyping rather than digital simulation software.