How to Make Origami Airplanes That Fly
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Book Overview
Pure origami is an ancient and elegant art, whereas making paper airplanes is often considered a relatively modern recreation. Origami focuses on beauty, while the performance of a paper airplane is usually its most important attribute. This clearly written, carefully illustrated how-to book combines the two activities to produce an up-to-date innovation: artfully constructed origami airplanes that actually fly. The author first shows you how to construct the Jet Tail, an important basic feature that is needed for many of the more difficult models diagrammed later. This is followed by detailed, step-by-step directions and diagrams for creating each of 12 different models: space shuttle, futuristic shuttle, flying wing, delta wing-jet, fighter plane, interceptor, double tail fighter, dart plane, fighter plane with engines, futuristic fighter, and two different jets. The projects progress in level of difficulty; as you master the simpler models you will be developing the skills you need to assemble the more complicated craft. The book also includes valuable suggestions about types of paper to use, useful hints that help ensure success, and solutions to common problems paperfolders may encounter.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0486273520
ISBN13:9780486273525
Release Date:November 1992
Publisher:Dover Publications
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.68 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.4" x 11.0"
Age Range:12 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 7 and higher
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Challenging, but worth it
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
The planes in this book are amoung the most challenging I have seen in a published book. I'll admit that I haven't completed them all yet, but that's because my younger brother took the book. A number of the planes look very similar to their real-life counterparts and still fly well if made correctly.The techniques shown in the book may be hard to initially figure out, but I have applied them very well to my own plane designs. For the low price of the book, it is definitely worth buying to expand your knowledge of paper airplane design.Oh, yea... Previous origami experience is highly recommended. These are all made from square sheets.
Hard stuff, technically challenging
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book contains really complex models. The diagrams are not easy to follow as well. However, the folds are unique and fascinating. This book is for people who are experienced folders.
This is a stunning display of elegant Origami.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book displays interesting and elegant origami not found in other works. It is unique in that these origami pieces are also functional.
Challenging
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
The origami in this book was very difficult to complete, but once completed, they were worth the effort and struggle.
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