| Publication |
Tokyo, Tuttle Publishing, 2016.
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| Description |
96pBlue spine
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| Summary/Abstract |
In this new paperback edition of his popular book Planes for Brains, LaFosse and his long-time collaborator, Richard Alexander, present twenty-eight exciting airplane models that incorporate the innovative functional and aesthetic details that have become his hallmark. Boasting an exquisite sense of proportion and balance, an ingenious nose and fuselage design system, and moving parts including faceted flaps, ailerons, canards and spoilers-these models are dazzling works of art that fly incredibly well and look great too!
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| Contents |
A passion for origami planes
Paper airplane fun
Selecting and preparing your paper
Masterful folding techniques
How to design exceptional paper airplanes
The planes: Stacked Over Logan ; Chuck Finn ; Finger Winger ; Art-Deco Wing ; Shuttle Dart ; Arrow ; Rodney ; Stormin' Norman ; Flying Fox ; F-102 Delta Jet ; F-14 Tomcat ; Sky Cruiser ; Transfusion ; Lock Nose Darts: Lock Nose Dart: US Letter Paper Variation A ; Lock Nose Dart: US Letter Paper Variation B ; Lock Nose Dart: Square Paper Version ; Lock Nose Dart: A4 Letter Paper Version ; Double-Flap Nose Lock Glider ; Pelican ; Nifty Fifty ; House Fly ; Canard Cruiser ; Fuselage-Lock Sweet Dart ; Safe-T-Dart ; STDC (Safe-T-Dart with Canard) ; Whisker Jet ; Duck Bill Dollar Canard ; Maple Seed
Hosting a paper airplane competition
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| Standard Number |
9784805313602 Pb.
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