The Jules Verne: Triplane Made from Drinking Straws and Sandwich Wrap

By Alex in Art, Auto & Transportation, Pictures on Sep 3, 2008 at 12:56 pm

Photo: Bob Halvorsen

Behold the triplane Jules Verne, a fantastic flying machine made from drinking straws, Reynolds sandwich wrap, and a home-made motor by Carl Rankin of Flying Puppets.

Link | Xeni Jardin of Boing Boing TV interviews Carl Rankin (see the Jules Verne in action!) – Thanks Cynthia!

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Justin
Sep 3rd, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Beautiful
Ola Amigo
Sep 3rd, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Nice pic, nice work.
mrmuggles
Sep 3rd, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Made from sandwich wrap and straws ? Those guys are crazy ! It still looks great.. wow.

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