Sunday, April 26, 2009

The Mazerati

This model is distinguished by long, thin wings and sexy curves. A distinctive design feature is the length of the folded leading edge of the front wing: it covers over half of the plane's total wingspan! This offers a little more strength and stability to the design.

In spite of this, the long, thin rear wing will vibrate heavily once the plane reaches full airspeed. As with The Firebird, this seems to be a product of a stable flight. With enough experimentation, and/or precision engineering tools, a fully aerodynamic version could be produced...but what's the fun in that?

If these designs interest you, I encourage you to experiment with them. Each model has unique design features that can be mix-&-matched, and infinite variations beyond that. Experiment with different materials: interesting models could be constructed with cardboard, heavier-weight papers, wood, or even plastics.

PDF Pattern:
http://www.zshare.net/download/59221363ddffa45c/

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