FlowForm Kite using Polyethylene
Mar 18th, 2009 by AnA
After the inspiration of making the newspaper flowform kite. I proceed and continue with the making of another similar FlowForm kite using polyethylene (garbage bag). The dimensions are the same as the newspaper version which are 80cm x 100cm. Base on this size, the kite could consider a FlowForm 10. I had used mainly 3M transparent packing tape and 3M scotch cloth or duct tape for bonding of the kite. All the joints are mainly using the transparent packing tape with double sided tissue tape when needed. The keels were re-enforced with the white duct tape as shown in some of the photos below.
To date, I still do not have a chance to do a test flight. However, base on the newspaper version I hope it will be as stable. Anyway, since I will be having more time this weekends; hope there is enough wind to do a test flight. Will keep everyone updated. Cheers!
Special thanks to Yvon from Canada for sharing the knowledge of making his transparent packing bag’s flowform kite. I was amazed and impressed by the types and numbers of flowform kites he had built over the years. Please visit his site (Yvon’s site) to be inspired.
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