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High-Performance Paper Airplanes Kit: 10 Pre-cut, Easy-to-Assemble Models
Andrew Dewar
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Description for High-Performance Paper Airplanes Kit: 10 Pre-cut, Easy-to-Assemble Models
Paperback. BIC Classification: WFTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 264 x 35. Weight in Grams: 356.
Fold and fire aerodynamic paper airplanes dozens of feet into the air with this easy origami kit. High-Performance Paper Airplanes presents a collection of realistic origami paper airplanes from well-known author and paper aviation expert Andrew Dewar. Dewar has spent decades perfecting the art of folding easy paper airplanes that both look great and fly well. This new series takes paper airplanes to new heights--literally! The planes can be fired high into the air with a rubber band launcher and are designed to circle down for a long time. The airplane designs are also printed in full-color on both sides and precut, so you just need to push them out and assemble them using a bit of glue. Although fun for folders of any age, these paper plane designs are so uncomplicated that they can be considered origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. The origami airplanes range from simple designs that can be construct in under a minute to detailed scale replicas that look and fly like the real thing. The included instructional origami book not only explains how to assemble each plane, but how to fine-tune it to coax the best performance. Helpful tips for hosting competitions with your friends and suggestions for designing your own origami airplane models are also included. This paper airplanes kit contains: Rubberband catapult 46 page, full-color origami book Clear step-by-step instructions Tips on building and flying paper planes 10 pre-cut paper airplane models Special, durable lightweight cardstock Colorful and realistic designs Fun to make and fantastic to fly, these beautiful models are guaranteed to turn heads and draw a crowd of spectators every time you fly them. Using the rubber-band catapult and with a bit of practice, you'll be able to launch paper planes that remain aloft for 30 to 60 seconds--and more! Paper airplane models include: Hornet Tiger Eclipse Zero Corsair And many more...
Product Details
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
62
Place of Publication
Boston, United States
ISBN
9780804843072
SKU
V9780804843072
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-20
About Andrew Dewar
Andrew Dewar was born in Toronto, Ontario, and graduated from Ryerson Polytechnic Institute (B.A. Journalism) and University of Toronto (M.A. Japanese Studies, Library and Information Science) before moving to Japan in 1988. After completing his doctoral studies in library science at Keio University, he joined the faculty of a junior college in Japan. Soon after arriving in Japan he rediscovered his childhood love of designing and flying paper airplanes. His passion for paper airplanes led him to become president of the Fukushima Paper Airplane Club. Dewar has published over 30 paper crafting books and kits. He also teaches paper airplane workshops and does seminars at schools, libraries, community centers and museums. He lived and taught library science in Fukushima, Japan, until the giant earthquake and nuclear accident in March 2011, when the city became unsafe. After a brief stay in Canada, he's returned with his family to Gifu, Japan.
Reviews for High-Performance Paper Airplanes Kit: 10 Pre-cut, Easy-to-Assemble Models
For the summer, don't just let your kids sit in front of video games all day. Let dad have fun with them and keep the kids busy this summer with these paper airplane books and kits. They'll be having fun, all while keeping their brains active and learning some great STEM skills...shhhh, don't tell them!
JavaJohnz.com The High-Performance Paper Airplanes Kit comes with pre-cut models that are easy to put together. The kit also comes with a Catapult Launcher. Need I say more
All Done Monkey blog Once you've got the hang of it [ ... ] you'll love this.
WIRED
JavaJohnz.com The High-Performance Paper Airplanes Kit comes with pre-cut models that are easy to put together. The kit also comes with a Catapult Launcher. Need I say more
All Done Monkey blog Once you've got the hang of it [ ... ] you'll love this.
WIRED