STAR KITES
A4 format
490 pages
488 photographs
667 drawings and diagrams
Building plans for over 30 original kites with detailed description of building techniques
Includes new 57-page supplement (pdf) “Making a Snow Crystal”
This book focuses entirely on kites based on stellar configurations. Lavishly illustrated and printed on glossy paper, STAR KITES includes:
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My own approach to kite design and kite aesthetics and craftsmanship
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An extensive discussion of aerodynamics as specifically pertaining to kites, various types of aircraft and other natural or man-made flying objects
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Building plans for a wide range of kites including many original designs
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Many colour photographs showing the kites in flight and detailing steps in the construction process
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Original and unusual building techniques
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Advice on the best way to understand rip-stop spinnaker nylon and build efficiently with minimum waste
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Combined principles of framing and bridling kites extensively described
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How to set up a functional kite workshop
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How to build a kite making table
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How to make and use special kitemaking tools
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The background research that I carried out over the years on a century-old Western tradition of cellular kites
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Each copy is signed and numbered
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