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

Posted by Alex in Arts & Crafts, Car & Vehicle, Pictures on September 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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3 comments to "The Jules Verne: Triplane Made from Drinking Straws and Sandwich Wrap"

  1. Justin
    September 3rd, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    Beautiful

  2. Ola Amigo
    September 3rd, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    Nice pic, nice work.

  3. mrmuggles
    September 3rd, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    Made from sandwich wrap and straws ? Those guys are crazy ! :D It still looks great.. wow.


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