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High-Performance Paper Airplanes Kit

10 Pre-cut, Easy-to-Assemble Models: Kit with Pop-Out Cards, Paper Airplanes Book, & Catapult Launcher: Great for Kids and Parents!
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High-Performance Paper Airplanes Kit by Andrew Dewar guides you in crafting advanced paper airplanes, blending art and science. It offers step-by-step instructions and creative designs to build airplanes that boast flight performance. This book combines the pleasure of hands-on activity with the principles of aerodynamics, making it ideal for hobbyists interested in both art and engineering.
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You might enjoy this book if you love the creativity and skill involved in crafting and flying paper airplanes. It offers a fascinating insight into designing planes that are engineered for optimal performance, blending art and science seamlessly. Perfect for both hobbyists and those interested in hands-on projects, it encourages exploration and innovation.

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High-Performance Paper Airplanes Kit

The special paper airplanes in this kit are designed to soar gracefully from one end of your local ark or football field to the other-far surpassing the normal capabilities of standard paper airplanes. Author Andrew Dewar is a world-class paper airplane designer who has designed record-breaking paper airplanes for many decades.

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Fold and fire aerodynamic paper airplanes dozens of feet into the air with this easy origami kit.

High-Performance Paper Airplanes Kit 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 heightsβ€”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 colour 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 simple 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 assembled 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:

  • Rubber band catapult
  • 46 page, full-colour origami book
  • Clear step-by-step instructions
  • Tips on building and flying paper planes
  • 10 pre-cut paper airplane models
  • Special durable lightweight cardstock
  • Colourful and realistic designs

Fun to build and amazing 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 secondsβ€”and more!

Paper airplane models include:

  • Hornet
  • Tiger
  • Eclipse
  • Zero
  • Corsair
  • And many more...

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High-Performance Paper Airplanes Kit by Andrew Dewar receives praise for its engaging and educational appeal. Reviewers appreciate the pre-cut models and the inclusion of a Catapult Launcher, highlighting its ease of assembly. This kit provides a fun, hands-on experience that encourages children to develop their STEM skills while enjoying a break from video games.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780804843072

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 12 March 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: 10 models; 48-pp. 6 X 9 full-color booklet; twelve 7 1-2 X 9 3-4 full-color, 2-sided die-cut cards; rubber band & dowel catapult

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 369g

About the Author

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.

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