Making and Flying Box Kites by Bill Cochrane
This is a practical guide to making and flying a wide range of box kites, from simple to complex designs. The book includes 18 individual projects as well as a history of the box kite and a section on materials used in their construction. A chapter on the history and development of the box kite, including its use as a man-lifter and for meteorological research is followed by an examination of box-kite construction and flying techniques in a variety of wind conditions. A chapter on traditional and modern materials is also included. The main section of the book consists of 18 individual projects ranging from simple designs to more complex pieces, including several Cody kites, tetrahedrons and other multi-faceted kites.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780713469202 |
| ISBN 10 | 071346920X |
| Title | Making and Flying Box Kites |
| Author | Bill Cochrane |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Batsford Ltd |
| Year published | 1993-03-05 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |