<div dir="ltr">That 20 pound bond paper works pretty well for a certain range of sizes. I find to go bigger you need to add different materials. And to go smaller you can use light paper... like Japanese tissue and stuff...<div><br></div><div>Have you ever tried foam? I mean like styrofoam. You can use a hotwire to cut/shape it.</div><div><br></div><div>If you want why not come out to the Hack613 meetup tonight. I've got some foam and a hotwire cutter. I've got a few sheets of 20lb bond too. </div><div><br></div><div>Here's what I make with the the photocopy paper. I made this video up for the science museum <a href="http://inventorartist.com/paper-plane/">http://inventorartist.com/paper-plane/</a>.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><br><div><div><br></div><div><div>--</div><div>Darcy Whyte</div><div><br></div><div>Art+ <a href="http://inventorartist.com/" target="_blank">inventorArtist.com</a> | Aviation <a href="http://rubber-power.com/" target="_blank">rubber-power.com</a></div><div>Contact: <a href="mailto:darcy@inventorArtist.com" target="_blank">darcy@inventorArtist.com</a> | 613-563-3634 by appointment (no text)</div></div></div><div><br></div></div></div></div>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Aug 17, 2016 at 1:49 PM, Jason Cobill <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:jason.cobill@gmail.com" target="_blank">jason.cobill@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><br></div> So there's this origami jet-fighter that I like making for friends that looks pretty cool. It only barely flies, but usually I draw all over the final result and it makes up for it's weaksauce aerodynamics with it's sharp looks.<br><br> I thought today I'd <font size="6">hack its size</font>!<br><br> <img src="cid:ii_irz62gpw0_15699872219fab1b" height="380" width="380"><br><br></div> You can make your own by following these instructions. Like all origami instructions, there's one step that's super confusing. If you have any trouble with Step 14 send me a note and I can show you how in a bunch of photos.<br></div> Also note: the original design calls for A4 european paper - the end result of using 8.5x11 is that the tail's a bit stubbier and the wings are a bit narrower... if you're patient you can cut your paper to Euro proportions before you begin but it's not really necessary.<br><div><div><br> <a href="http://origamiyard.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/origami/diagram/8/f15.pdf" target="_blank">http://origamiyard.s3-website-<wbr>us-east-1.amazonaws.com/<wbr>uploads/origami/diagram/8/f15.<wbr>pdf</a><br><br></div><div> So - my first test on some newsprint (a Metro) turned out a bit floppy, so I ran down to the university bookstore and bought some cool black bristol board.<br><br><img src="cid:ii_irz69cp61_156998c0be100ada" height="500" width="500"><br><br></div><div> It cost me $1.35 because I was too lazy to go to the Dollar store around the corner. :) <br></div><div><br><img src="cid:ii_irz69cpq2_156998c0be100ada" height="500" width="500"><br><br></div><div> The first few folds were easy, and I used a handy plastic object to flatten down the edges. (They shut off the AC early in the summer... I always have an extra deodorant in my cupboard)<br></div><div> It already looks like a stealth bomber. :) DONE! :)<br></div><div><br><img src="cid:ii_irz69cq53_156998c0be100ada" height="500" width="500"><br><br></div><div> Subsequent folds were getting stiffer. Here parts of the plane are 6-sheets deep and I've switched to a new tool, a PHP reference book. :)<br></div><div><br><img src="cid:ii_irz69cqm4_156998c0be100ada" height="500" width="500"><br><br></div><div> Okay, now parts of the plane are 12 sheets deep, and I'm having a challenging time folding - I take out my BIG PHP book and start hammering down edges. If I were at home, this is the point I'd bring out wood clamps.<br></div><div><br></div><div><img src="cid:ii_irz6d9y06_156998ed67ed47cd" height="500" width="500"><br><br></div><div> The last few folds are fairly straightforward, but it's really difficult to get the rounding out of the corners - I found some binder clips that I'm using to hold the seams until I can really clamp it down later with a vise.<br></div><div><br><br></div><div> <b>Lessons learned:</b><br></div><div> It would have been really helpful to pre-score the sheet - the plane gets so thick that it feels like bending a phone book. :) I'll run my next one over with a ruler and a scoring tool.<br></div><div> Definitely need some clamps at certain stages to make it behave. I'm going to try making a wooden rig for clamping down between steps.<br></div><div> A sheet of bristol board doesn't really feel that big once it's folded down. I had hoped it would be more impressive. Time to call a printing company to see if I can get a HUGE ream of paper! The final result is almost 2 feet long, so it's definitely a huge paper plane... I just had visions of leaping out the window with it and gliding to Rio. ;) Not today...<br></div><div> It mysteriously smells like the underarms of an ocean surfer. :) Or at least a PHP developer who surfs the web. :)<span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><br></font></span></div><span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><div><br></div><div> -Jason Cobill<br></div><div><div><br></div></div></font></span></div></div><div class="HOEnZb"><div class="h5"><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Aug 17, 2016 at 10:45 AM, Jason Cobill <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:jason.cobill@gmail.com" target="_blank">jason.cobill@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br></div> <b>I CHALLENGE YOU!</b><br><br></div> 1) Make a paper airplane<br></div> 2) Do something weird to it<br></div> 3) Post your results<br><br></div> Work in progress shots are encouraged. Anything is allowed.<br></div> I want to see some lateral thinking! :)<br><br></div><div> Before you ask: Yes, you have total flexibility on the definition of "paper" and "airplane". :) Plasticine dirigibles and spaghetti helicopters - surprise us.<span><font color="#888888"><br></font></span></div><span><font color="#888888"><div><br></div> -Jason Cobill<br></font></span></div>
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