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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!

Andrew Dewar author

Format:Set / collection

Publisher:Tuttle Publishing

Published:12th Mar '13

Should be back in stock very soon

High-Performance Paper Airplanes Kit cover

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…

"Once you've got the hang of it [ … ] you'll love this." --WIRED
"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
"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

ISBN: 9780804843072

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 369g