The center straw is 11 inches long. The kite has been distorted by flights and tape that loosened, then grabbed where it shouldn't have in storage. All I did was reduce the size of a kite I found in the book Kites To Touch The Sky by using proportion. In other words, if I wanted it to be half as large I just divided all dimensions by 2.
@Thekrega I use tape for most all of them. Sometimes I weld pieces together with a soldering iron. I have a power controler for the iron and I place waxed paper between the iron and the kite material and between the kite material and the base it is resting on. Practice on scraps.
I once had the pleasure of meeting Mr. H. B. Alexander at a kite meet in Flat Rock, NC. He was one of the original charter members of the AKA and extremely interesting to talk with. Like you, one of the things he stressed was making your kites out of inexpensive, everyday things you already had around the house. We walked over to his car and he proceeded to pull out about 40 to 50 handmade kites to show us. He told us he had never owned a "store bought" kite.
@MAG315 Thanks for the comment. There is a thrill in seeing and feeling a home-built kite fly. I made an unusual sled today and flew it this evening. I thought I might have gone too far with some changes. The wind was gusty and a little high for sled kites, and I was flying it with no tail. I was pleased with the flying performance and brought home some photos and video clips. I am a retired engineer, but there is no engineering in my kites, just trial and error.
How can I get my kite to fly like the one from 4:08 to 4:17 ? Mine didn't fly at that angle. It went out more further than it did higher. What did I do wrong?
those kites at 4:47 are almost straight up in the air!!! Wow!!!
@ppdrawings I would just be guessing, but several things can affect the flying angle. One is the type of kite, another is the weight of the kite materials, another is the weight and/or wind drag associated with the string, another is the length and weight of the tail, and lastly, the position of the bridle connection (higher or lower) on the kite. Kite building is a fascinating hobby, much of it is trial and error.
@ppdrawings You are thinking right.. Lift the kite up into the wind holding the bridle line with your fingers, then slide your fingers up and down the line. When you hit the sweet spot the kite will let you know. Attach the flying line there.
@Tattler100 LOL, that's exactly what I did. I just got back from the park with my little girl and my dad. We added all the line I had onto one kite and flew it over trees and houses and roads. I had it so high that it looked like a little black dot. Then I was able to bring it all the way back in before it got too dark. It's torn a little here and there from taking a beating up there but I still have it. Thanks for all the help.
My delta kite plans came from a book by Wayne Hosking, "Kites To Touch The Sky." I used plastic trash bags, drop cloths and shopping bags. The spars were dowels.
nice pipas(kites) but the song is so depressing bro! lol
pecfree 1 month ago
I find this video so inspiring for some reason I can't explain. Thank you so much for sharing.
taos55 2 months ago
The center straw is 11 inches long. The kite has been distorted by flights and tape that loosened, then grabbed where it shouldn't have in storage. All I did was reduce the size of a kite I found in the book Kites To Touch The Sky by using proportion. In other words, if I wanted it to be half as large I just divided all dimensions by 2.
Tattler100 2 months ago
can i know the measurements for the small delta kite thats made of trash bags and drinking straws
Austin9978com 2 months ago
check out my video (how to make a paper kite 1aideo)
1aideo 3 months ago
The Predator is ten feet tall and eight feet wide.
Tattler100 3 months ago
Love the Predator. What are it's dimensions?
How do you seal your trash bag kites? Heat, glue, or tape? If you use glue, what kind?
Thekrega 3 months ago
How do you seal your trash bag kites? Heat, glue, or tape? If you use glue, what kind?
Thekrega 3 months ago
@Thekrega I use tape for most all of them. Sometimes I weld pieces together with a soldering iron. I have a power controler for the iron and I place waxed paper between the iron and the kite material and between the kite material and the base it is resting on. Practice on scraps.
Tattler100 3 months ago
I once had the pleasure of meeting Mr. H. B. Alexander at a kite meet in Flat Rock, NC. He was one of the original charter members of the AKA and extremely interesting to talk with. Like you, one of the things he stressed was making your kites out of inexpensive, everyday things you already had around the house. We walked over to his car and he proceeded to pull out about 40 to 50 handmade kites to show us. He told us he had never owned a "store bought" kite.
MAG315 9 months ago
@MAG315 Thanks for the comment. There is a thrill in seeing and feeling a home-built kite fly. I made an unusual sled today and flew it this evening. I thought I might have gone too far with some changes. The wind was gusty and a little high for sled kites, and I was flying it with no tail. I was pleased with the flying performance and brought home some photos and video clips. I am a retired engineer, but there is no engineering in my kites, just trial and error.
Tattler100 9 months ago
How can I get my kite to fly like the one from 4:08 to 4:17 ? Mine didn't fly at that angle. It went out more further than it did higher. What did I do wrong?
those kites at 4:47 are almost straight up in the air!!! Wow!!!
ppdrawings 10 months ago
@ppdrawings I would just be guessing, but several things can affect the flying angle. One is the type of kite, another is the weight of the kite materials, another is the weight and/or wind drag associated with the string, another is the length and weight of the tail, and lastly, the position of the bridle connection (higher or lower) on the kite. Kite building is a fascinating hobby, much of it is trial and error.
Tattler100 10 months ago
@Tattler100 Thanks, I was thinking it had to be the bridle connection or the location where the fly line is connected to the bridle.
ppdrawings 10 months ago
@ppdrawings You are thinking right.. Lift the kite up into the wind holding the bridle line with your fingers, then slide your fingers up and down the line. When you hit the sweet spot the kite will let you know. Attach the flying line there.
Tattler100 10 months ago
@Tattler100 LOL, that's exactly what I did. I just got back from the park with my little girl and my dad. We added all the line I had onto one kite and flew it over trees and houses and roads. I had it so high that it looked like a little black dot. Then I was able to bring it all the way back in before it got too dark. It's torn a little here and there from taking a beating up there but I still have it. Thanks for all the help.
ppdrawings 10 months ago
@ppdrawings You made my day! Thanks for the update.
Tattler100 10 months ago
Man, you're good. Thanks for sharing!! I'm about to try to make a diamond kite.
ppdrawings 10 months ago
My delta kite plans came from a book by Wayne Hosking, "Kites To Touch The Sky." I used plastic trash bags, drop cloths and shopping bags. The spars were dowels.
Tattler100 1 year ago
How do you make a delta kite, and what materials did you use?
DaniCossani 1 year ago
Very nice video! Thanks. I will try my hand at this, this weekend. :-)
vickielayn 1 year ago
Wow!!! Great video!!! If ratings were allowed I would give 5 stars!!! Thanks!!!
ScoutCrafter 1 year ago
Great video! I enjoyed it
notYURfrend 2 years ago