This set of instructions on how to build a Rokkaku kite assumes you know absolutely nothing about kite making. You might already have some of the simple tools and materials required.
Anything you don't have is
easily bought. If not exactly what I used, then at least something
pretty similar!
The MBK 2-Skewer Rokkaku Kite is a medium-sized Rokkaku 58cm (23") across and 73cm (29") tall.
Some 'dihedral' on both the horizontal spars gives ample stability for flight without a tail.
Also, the bridle allows the lower spar to bend a little more when the wind picks up, giving a bit more stability when needed.
This 2-Skewer Rokkaku is an efficient light wind flier. Take it out when it seems there's barely enough wind to fly!
When looking at this kite, I am always reminded of the day when someone came walking across the flying field. They traversed the entire field from corner to corner without realizing that the Rok was directly above, at around 200 feet. With me staring at 'nothing'. :-)
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Now's the time to read up on the 'tools' and materials required for making a Skewer kite, if you haven't already.
The template shown above represents one side of the kite sail. You will now transfer these measurements to the sail plastic.
Like to see a video clip? Just scroll down to near the end...
As mentioned earlier, there's more kite-making on this site than you can poke a stick at :-) Want to know the most convenient way of using it all?
The Big MBK E-book Bundle is a collection of downloads - printable PDF files which provide step-by-step instructions for many kites large and small. Every kite in every MBK series.
It's a printable PDF file. Make a diamond, delta or sled step-by-step. They fly hundreds of feet up for hours on end. Woohoo!
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