HOW TO BUILD A KITE

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 1:31 pm

Kite tutorial to follow.You will need a piece of bamboo, contact cement, very strong thread plastic bags,cloth for tail.Stay tuned.Will be posting pics with measurements

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 2:00 pm

4 pieces of bamboo 38" each.should work for now, but I have extra in case.

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 2:02 pm

First pic shows the semi circle on the underside of the bamboo.These can cause nasty cuts , so I cleaned them off with a utility second pic is with it cleaned off somewhat.If kids flying it, sand it smooth

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 2:26 pm

Mark the middles of them and take 4 inches off one piece.This piece will be the horizontal piece.

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 2:31 pm

I wasn't going to make the long nose part , but I study all the tuners that would be following the tutorial and want to make it properly.Will need another flat piece of bamboo,how to measure for it coming up.

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 2:51 pm

I started at a joint and cut 9 inches in either direction.So total length 18 inches.I also shaved it flatter because it has to be bent

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 2:59 pm

Make a bow with this using your strong thread.The center of mine is roughly 3 inches.Tie it securely.I cut notches to make it easier.

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 3:09 pm

At this point you need another piece 38" long Also a hammer and a 2 1/2 inch headless nail.Take my dotish advice, this nail will make it a whole lot easier.

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 3:12 pm

A mock up ..Line up your centers and send the nail through.Do not bend the nail.It will be coming back out.

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 3:18 pm

Scratch that.Leave the nail in if the bamboo start splitting.

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 3:23 pm

Tie your bow on the two longer pieces like in the picture.

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 3:27 pm

Supposed to look like this now

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 3:36 pm

Tie off the center of the bow and the center of the kite.

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 3:45 pm

Tie and secure the thread around the perimeter of the frame.Twice like me if you want to make flappers/zingers/ ole noise in the sky

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 4:09 pm

I usually make it without the nose , but here we go.Make another bow with the nose piece .tie the other end in the middle of the kite.You can tie the perimeter threads as well.

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 4:10 pm

Frame done

Postby **toyolink** » April 6th, 2021, 4:30 pm

Wow this is a serious contribution, please keep it going till the finished product.

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 4:53 pm

I cut a medium garbage bag to paper it with.Not rocket science here.Apply contact cement then stick down plastic.Start from the center , work your way outward.

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 5:01 pm

Double over the ends when you reach the perimeter strings and stick the plastic to itself.What I forgot, is Dunlop contact cement I am using.Evo stik is too wet.The exposed string is the second set I run for zingers.Leave it to dry overnight.Now I have to acquire some tail cloth.More to follow soon.

timelapse · Postby **timelapse** » April 6th, 2021, 5:13 pm

Sorry about the sloppy quality, theres an annoying small man in the road that keeps annoying me so I have to be hiding and making it.Do not cut off your loose edges until that glue has cured overnight.