Sure, building a model of F-22 is fun, but as James Dicky said: "Flight is the only true emotion experienced by man in the modern era". So once you've finished the wooden model, it's time to fly one into the sky!
Steps
Method 1 of 5: The materials
Step 1. Choose the material
There are many things you can build an airplane with, but it must have two qualities: lightness and stability. There are not many suitable (and affordable!) Materials, but some of these are cardboard and foam, famous for radio-controlled airplanes. You can make the airplane as big or small as you want, so buy the amount of material you need.
Method 2 of 5: The body
Step 1. Generally you want the body to be flat, because the material is difficult to bend
You can take a cue from airplane photos and create the shape from the photo. You can even make a simple rectangle with two wings if you want!
Step 2. When you are ready with the project, draw it on the chosen material
Step 3. Now, you can use a saw or a circular saw if you want, or a knife in case of lighter materials
When you're done you should have an airplane cutout.
Step 4. You can also smooth the edges to increase aerodynamics
Method 3 of 5: The tail
Step 1. Look at photos of different airplanes and find out about the different types of tails
Common passenger jets have a vertical tail, while some jets have one, two, two blunt, and so on.
Step 2. Choose the type you prefer and cut it out as you did for the body, and smooth it if you want
Method 4 of 5: Color
Step 1. Now before applying motor and battery, we need to paint
You can color it black, or military or any color you want! You can also add badges or flags.
Method 5 of 5: The engine
Step 1. Now comes the hard part. Find the center of gravity of the plane, you can do it by keeping it balanced on one finger. When you find it, cut out a square at least 5-10cm square. This is where the engine will go.
Step 2. Now buy a small motor like in this link:
www.micromo.com/n112782/i177381.html
Step 3. Then take a cable, not too long
Step 4. Finally, get some batteries, lithium would be ideal, but AAAs and AAs will do just fine too
Step 5. Now we need to prepare the motor before placing it
There should be a point where the cables connect to the motor, find them and attach the cables, but be careful to remove the casing first!
Step 6. Then measure the length from one end of the battery to the other, and cut it out leaving some space
Step 7. Now, take some more cable, but cut the end of the rubber, to free some of it
Then attach the cable to the battery.
Step 8. Do the same for the other end of the battery
Step 9. You will now notice that the motor starts, so you can add a simple on / off switch by removing a cable from the battery
Or you can take a battery holder to attach the cables to at the appropriate points.
Step 10. Now all you need is the propeller
You should make it in balsa wood, and give it the shape of the "infinity" sign (8) and then smooth the edges. Make sure it has a large surface area.br>
Step 11. Now find the diameter of the engine air duct, that is, the thing that turns
Then make a hole in the center of the propeller and attach it to the duct. You are now ready to attack it!
Step 12. You should be able to tape it to the back or front (the front will make it more stable)
Try it out to make sure it has enough "pushing power". If it doesn't, you can add batteries or use a larger motor, or a larger propeller. Take it out and try it out, it should fly if you get it right, but you should have to throw it to get it going.
Step 13. Enjoy
If you make a small one, you can attach it to a string, and then to the ceiling in your room, and it will go round and round!
