Kite Craft: The History and Processes of Kitemaking Throughout the WorldOver 300 photographs illustrate the history of kites, their aerodynamics, and techniques for the construction and decoration of many types. |
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Page 57
... reinforce it at the center . To do this , cut a strip of wood of the same dimensions as the spar but only a third as long , and lash this piece to the spar over the center area . This will give it added strength . The Eddy , like many ...
... reinforce it at the center . To do this , cut a strip of wood of the same dimensions as the spar but only a third as long , and lash this piece to the spar over the center area . This will give it added strength . The Eddy , like many ...
Page 182
... framework consists of eight wood strips . The legs and wings are not strung with outlining cord as in some designs , because of the reinforce- ment given by the extra papering on the back . Another keel kite design . This kite , spot- ted.
... framework consists of eight wood strips . The legs and wings are not strung with outlining cord as in some designs , because of the reinforce- ment given by the extra papering on the back . Another keel kite design . This kite , spot- ted.
Page 190
... reinforce the Mylar with tape and grommets or , if using cloth , reinforce with hems and grom- mets . If working with cloth , begin by hem- ming a 16 " square with a 1/2 " hem on each 191 side to form a 15 " square kite . The Parawing.
... reinforce the Mylar with tape and grommets or , if using cloth , reinforce with hems and grom- mets . If working with cloth , begin by hem- ming a 16 " square with a 1/2 " hem on each 191 side to form a 15 " square kite . The Parawing.
Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS | 1 |
THE AERODYNAMICS OF KITES | 25 |
BASIC CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES | 44 |
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