I was invited to help kids make some Squirrels at a school.
My contact Robert had an innovative idea of using an overhead projector and a camera so the kids could see the steps close up. This is a brilliant idea and is much better than the way I was doing it. I think with some refinement this could be the ultimate technique.
As you can see below, it was a large group!
My new friend Dinkar who is a school teacher from India sent me these pictures today.
He made these wings out of thin bamboo. He says they didn’t work and he feels it’s because the bamboo was too thin.
It’s pretty clear he is resourceful and I’m sure the kids are excited about this project. They should be receiving their genuine Squirrel kits in the mail any day now. I hope they enjoy them! If anybody would like to donate, I’ll send them another box of goodies.
My new friend Dinkar in India sent some more pictures. He’s trying different materials to see what happens. I think this is very constructive since the children will learn to be resourceful. Actually I think this will work if it’s cut much thinner. It may need a spar for the wing.
Today i used thermo col wings to reduce weight of squirrel,but it
didn’t worked.Propellers that you used are not available in my
nearest town.We all eagerly waiting for parcel.
I just received these two nice pictures from Dinkar in India.
He says more pictures are on the way. I’m quite curious how this bambo Squirrel will fly.
Dinkar Narwade is a primary school teacher in a small village in India. He has managed to get a Squirrel together from bamboo wood. He’s still working on the propeller. I just sent him a package so we can look forward to some more pictures and perhaps some video.
