Kitecraft : $b and kite tournamentsMiller, Charles M.
Philosophy
Kitecraft : $b and kite tournaments
Miller, Charles M.
Kites
The bridle for a single spine and bow tailless is something attached at
top and bottom of spine, or at the intersection of bow and spine, and
at bottom of spine. In either case the bridle should be long enough so
that when stretched out to the side of the kite while attached at the
two points named, it will just reach out to the end of the bow; and
at this point the kite line is attached; see Fig. 13. Fig. 33 shows a
hexagonal kite. The same framework could be covered as a star kite,
Fig. 34. There may be any number of points to a star kite, but most
boys make the six-pointed ones. Sometimes the points are arranged as
in Fig. 35, and again as in Fig. 33. Fig. 36 shows a very interesting
tail for smaller star kites. Fig. 37 has another arrangement of stars
for the tail. Fig. 38 shows a pentagonal kite and its construction.
The bridle might be attached at one upper point and the two lower
points. Fig. 39 shows an addition to the six-pointed star, in the shape
of a crescent. Note that two sticks are longer, extending across the
crescent, thus giving more rigidity to the surface. The outline of the
crescent was made of split bamboo. In a similar manner, a broad circle
could be formed about Fig. 38. See 38a.
[Illustration: FIGS. 38, 38a, 39, 40.]
Star and hexagonal kites are not the only members of the regular
shapes with tails. The Japanese square kite, Fig. 40, which is usually
rectangular in shape, has a vertical spine, two diagonal spines, and
several horizontal ribs that are lighter in weight than the spines.
The larger the kite, the more horizontal ribs will be required. By
making removable spines the kites can be rolled up and the Japanese
have exhibited some very beautiful ones that have been imported. Some
of these cost as high as $30.00 or more. The two long ropelike tails
swinging in graceful, parallel curves give a beautiful effect to the
whole kite. The bridle is usually attached at many places on this kite.
[Illustration: FIG. 40a.]
Regular forms of kites are many. In Fig. 41 the circle is of reed or
split bamboo. It would be well to fasten the bridle at four points.
Fig. 42 needs no special explanation as the construction is similar
to Fig. 41. The balloon kite is another modification. The ship kites,
Figs. 43, 44, 45, 45a, show the construction in the drawing. A piece of
pasteboard is used for the hull. They make pretty kites.
[Illustration: FIGS. 41, 42.]
[Illustration: FIG. 46.]
[Illustration: FIG. 43.]
[Illustration: FIG. 44.]
[Illustration: FIG. 45.]
[Illustration: FIG. 45a.]
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