35 Delta Education 215826 Dart Balsa Rubber Band Plane Kits, Science Activity

Description: This Delta Dart Balsa Plane Kit contains model parts and instructions to build thirty-five rubber-band-powered airplanes. The wing dihedral can be adjusted to make the required wingspan for national competitions. The airplane model is designed for first-time builders and can be assembled easily and quickly. Since it requires a sharp knife to assemble, the kit may not be suitable for younger children. Colors may differ slightly from those shown in the photos. Kit includes:315 balsa support sticks35 balsa motor sticks35 propellers (color may not be the same as that shown in photos)35 rubber strips35 plane patterns (colors may differ slightly from those shown in the photos)35 instruction sheets1 teaching ideas sheetRequired for each student but not included in kit:Corrugated cardboard approximately 12" x 15" or larger to use as cutting surfaceBox approximately 12" x 5" to holding partsRazor blade or hobby knife ScissorsSolid glue stickLiquid white or wood glue with a small applicator tipMasking tapePencil with eraser Two or three straight pinsAlso, have available for the group:Scotch tape for repairsLight sandpaper squares for rough edgesHand-washing area or wipes in case students get glue on their fingers, which may stain the patternPliers to remove stubborn pinsSufficient storage area for drying and finished planes. Planes are assembled in three stages and need two overnight periods to dry.For safety, if using razor blades, cover most of the blade with masking tape, leaving a small cutting edge. You will need a large area such as a gym or go outdoors to fly the planes which may soar 100 feet or more. Optional: You may want to have students make jigs out of wood or cardboard to hold the wings and tail at the correct angles while the glue dries (see photos).

Price: 175 USD

Location: Kahului, Hawaii

End Time: 2024-10-24T19:22:09.000Z

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