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Overview
Each book opens with four pages of instructions in basic folding techniques, the symbols used in the book and a discussion of the various papers you work with. Then come the specific folds - Origami Paper Airplanes offers 28 different designs of aircraft that include traditional planes, new creations, and other flying objects such as windmills and frisbees. Extremely detailed technical drawings, in color, accompany the reader every step of the way from the very first crease through to the remarkable finished creation.
With their elegant and fascinating folds, these are among the most innovative origami books available. They are suited for folders of all ages and skill levels. Thoroughly tested and carefully designed instructions make it possible for anyone to achieve results on the first try.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781552096161 |
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| Publisher: | Firefly Books, Limited |
| Publication date: | 09/01/2001 |
| Pages: | 64 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.75(w) x 10.25(h) x 0.75(d) |
| Age Range: | 9 - 13 Years |
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Read an Excerpt
Excerpted from the Introduction:
To All the Children of Icarus
The pilot and his crew are happy to welcome you on board this book dedicated to air and space. Our company owns a fleet consisting of 26 airplanes (gliders, delta wings) and flying objects (propeller, frisbee) ready to travel over the earth with you. We serve four destinations: traditional folds, new creations, flying objects, and collectibles. We will carry out the usual last-minute inspections before takeoff: adjustment of the wings and fitting of the ailerons and stabilizers. All the flight instructions are outlined at the beginning of the book (pages 4 to 9) in order that your time on board be as comfortable as possible. We will fly at a reasonable altitude without touching the ceiling. We will reach our cruising speed after several hours of practice, seated comfortably in our armchairs. We hope that you will have a pleasant and relaxing time in our company and we with you a bon voyage.
Table of Contents
Foreword Introduction Folds and Symbols- Delta wing *
- Schoolboy *
- Overflight *
- Duck Plane *
- Dart *
- Glider *
- Ready to Land *
- Windblown *
- Uranus Arc II *
- Nonstop *
- Ready for Takeoff *
- Looping **
- Gliding Flight **
- Imaginary Voyage **
- Stealth ***
- Windflight *
- Tube and Paper Twirler *
- Rotor *
- Propeller **
- Frisbee **
- Silent Spinner **
- Windmill **
- Chopper *
- Tube and Paper Twirler *
- Rotor *
- Propeller **
- Frisbee **
- Silent Spinner **
- Windmill **
- Chopper *
- Connecting Flight **
- Squadron **
- Sound Barrier **
LEGEND: * Beginner; ** Intermediate; *** Advanced
Preface
To All the Children of Icarus
The pilot and his crew are happy to welcome you on board this book dedicated to air and space. Our company owns a fleet consisting of 26 airplanes (gliders, delta wings) and flying objects (propeller, frisbee) ready to travel over the earth with you. We serve four destinations: traditional folds, new creations, flying objects, and collectibles. We will carry out the usual last-minute inspections before takeoff: adjustment of the wings and fitting of the ailerons and stabilizers. All the flight instructions are outlined at the beginning of the book (pages 4 to 9) in order that your time on board be as comfortable as possible. We will fly at a reasonable altitude without touching the "ceiling." We will reach our cruising speed after several hours of practice, seated comfortably in our armchairs. We hope that you will have a pleasant and relaxing time in our company and we with you a "bon voyage."