Creating a Super Canar: Paper Airplane Design
Summary
The Super Canar paper airplane design is a modified version of the water bomb base, featuring two sets of wings with a forward wing angled slightly more upwards than the rear wing to prevent stalling. In this transcript, the speaker provides detailed instructions on how to create the canard of a paper airplane, emphasizing the importance of precise alignment and taking one’s time to avoid mistakes.
Table of Contents
- The Super Canar paper airplane design
- Folding a Squash Fold
- Creating a Petal Fold
- Forming the Canard of a Plane
Introduction
Origami is a skill that requires patience and precision, and it’s no different when creating a paper airplane. The Super Canar paper airplane design, with its unique set of wings and canard shape, is one of the more challenging models to create. With the help of this transcript, we will provide a step-by-step guide to help you create your very own Super Canar paper airplane.
Q&A
Q: What is the Super Canar paper airplane design?
A: The Super Canar paper airplane design features two sets of wings, with a forward wing angled slightly more upwards than the rear wing to prevent stalling. The design is based on a modified version of the water bomb base, which is a popular base for paper airplane creation.
Q: What is a squash fold, and when do I use it?
A: A squash fold is a technique used to create a flattened plane surface by compressing four flaps at once. To create one, begin with a sheet of 8.5 by 11 paper and fold it in half. Then, fold one-third of the paper over, using squash folds to compress each of the four flaps. These squash folds are carefully lined up with the center crease for accuracy.
Q: How do I create a petal fold?
A: A petal fold is a technique used to create a triangle-shaped flap from the bottom of the paper. To create one, begin with a sheet of 8.5 by 11 paper and fold it in half. Then, make a crease from the middle of the bottom edge of the paper to the center crease. Flip the paper over and repeat this on the other side. Finally, fold each side of the paper along the creases made in the previous step, using a squash fold to hold them in place.
Q: How do I form the canard of a plane?
A: To form the canard shape, begin by making a crease from a point to a corner and reversing the direction of the main crease to form the backside of the flap. The top layer crease is pressed down to create a top triangle crease. The flap is narrowed by lining the raw edge with the right-hand side, and a new crease is made on both sides. The top layer is then lifted, and a crease is made from a reference crease to the corner of the pocket. The layers are lifted together, causing the lower layer to pull upward, a new crease is made from the corner to the pocket on this layer. Lastly, the flaps are moved back, and a reverse fold move is made to hold the layers together.
Q: Why is precise alignment important when creating a paper airplane?
A: Precise alignment is important to ensure the paper folds are uniform and the final result is accurate. If the folds are misaligned, it can cause the airplane to fly unevenly or not at all. Taking one’s time and carefully aligning the folds can make a big difference in the final result.
Conclusion
Creating a Super Canar paper airplane requires patience and precision, but with the step-by-step instructions provided in this transcript, anyone can create a paper airplane that is both impressive and a joy to fly. Remember to take your time, align your folds accurately, and have fun!
