How Do You Make A Rubber Band Helicopter?
This interesting toy can be constructed from generally available household materials, or with items that can be obtained at most craft or hobby supply stores. With adult supervision, the rubber band helicopter can be assembled by children over the age of 8. The materials used are light and durable, and the rubber band “motor” can be easily replaced if it breaks after continuous use. Cut out four rectangular pieces of paper, each 1 by 2 1/2 inches. These pieces will form the blades of the rotor. Glue two pieces of paper on opposite ends of each bamboo strip. Set the angle of the rotors at a 30 degree slant from the perpendicular, slanting in opposite directions from each other. Allow 3/4 inch overlap of paper beyond the end of the bamboo strip. Cut off 1 1/2 inches of wire to use in making the rotating piece for the top rotor. Bend a small, open wire loop that will fit inside the straw on one end of this wire piece. Thread the wire through the plastic bead, and then bend the wire at a 9
