Even 20 years ago, the question of how to assemble a kite from improvised means was very relevant. It was unrealistic to buy it at the store. And assembling yourself was considered a task of increased complexity. Now the situation has changed. Only the demand for kites has fallen dramatically, which is very wrong. The proposed article describes the manufacturing procedure for two designs of such aircraft. Their main advantage is that you can make at home from what is available.
We will need
Before you assemble a kite, first of all, pay attention to the frame. To make it, we need thin wooden sticks. They should be light, durable and well-dried. The proportions of the frame are usually 4: 5 or 4: 6. It is with this aspect ratio that the best aerodynamic performance can be achieved. For assembly, either threads complete with glue or scotch tape are used. Also
You will need a strong garbage bag that acts as a carrier element. Still need a skein of strong and strong fishing line.
Option one
Now let's figure out how to assemble a kite in the simplest way. First you need to take 2 sticks 120 and 90 cm long. On the first, make a mark at a distance of 30 cm from the edge. In the second we measure the middle. In the place of these notches, the sticks are perpendicularly fastened to each other with adhesive tape or threads with glue. Next, a durable garbage bag is put on this frame and, with a certain step (2-3 cm), is attached using the same adhesive tape. A fishing line is attached at the edges of a stick 90 cm long. A tail is attached behind. It can be made from fishing line and pieces of the package that will be tied on it. The result should be a diamond with a tail. After the manipulations are done, the snake is ready to launch.
Option Two - More Difficult
It’s a little harder to make a snake in the form of a rectangle. One of its sides should be 58 cm, and the second 45 cm. The diagonal is equal to 75 cm. Both sticks, which form the frame of this aircraft, should be of such length. Also
need another one, 45 cm long, which is installed in front.
The assembly order of this snake is as follows: set the front bar, and on each side put two diagonals crosswise. All three joints are attached using adhesive tape or thread with glue. Then, a plastic garbage bag is again put on the resulting frame. The rest of the algorithm on how to properly assemble a kite is similar to the previously described. Even the accessories are exactly the same. It is worth noting that it is much more difficult to do. There are no clear angles, and they need to be determined by selection or complex mathematical calculations. This is not always convenient. Therefore, this method of solving the problem "how to assemble a kite in the best way" is suitable for more experienced craftsmen. Only after the successful assembly of a simpler snake can you start the more complex, second option.
Afterword
Now you know how to assemble a kite. The instruction consists of such basic steps.
- We make a frame of boards.
- We put a plastic bag on it.
- Add tail to all this.
- Attach the handle.
The rest (decoration and addition of any details) can already be added at your discretion.