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Here's how to make a rubber band helicopter similar to toy that inspired the Wright brothers to build a plane - "It doesn't have a bearing and is therefore very simple to make, however you must have a long bit of split bamboo which must be thin and flexible enough to bend into a loop. Some window blinds are made of suitable material, some are made of bamboo which has been extruded into a round section, this isn't really sufficiently flexible." - Link.
HOW TO - Make a rubber band helicopter
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
May 17, 2006 03:59 AM
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The frame reminds me of one of my rc airplanes. It's called an IFO.
http://flyifo.com/
The frame is made of small diameter carbon fiber rod. You can find this in just about any R/C airplane store (or kite store).
Russ
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