Another very simple pizza tray glider
423 views · Published 21 July 2014 · 5:04 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: GrandadIsAnOldMan · 2014 · Science & Technology
Slider2732 suggested some improvements to the previous design, basically to sand the underside of the wings to improve the shape. I don't think I sanded them as much as he intended so I may have to have another go although I am not sure if this particular type of pizza tray is suitable to go much thinner due to the dimples on it. The basic inspiration for this project came from here http://www.endlesslift.com/2013/10/simple-hand-launched-foam-plate-flat-plate-gliders-shlfpfpg/ Main components - Polystyrene pizza tray metal washers for weights Clearly many parts of the world do not have polystyrene pizza trays. They are just the packaging that my local supermarkets use for pizzas. I use them because they are free and would otherwise be thrown away. You could use any polystyrene or styrofoam packaging you can find or even buy foam board from model shops. The foam I am using is about 5mm thick. Main Tools - Sharp hobby knife Filmed using FujiFilm FinePix S4800 Edited using Serif MoviePlus Starter Edition Aircraft playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA5a2xPRSrB0nZItxE_78EJP0F99Ghaki Pizza Tray playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA5a2xPRSrB04GN5yvwwJipBl8tm3-LcD I cannot answer comments from people who have blocked replies, so if you don't get a reply to your question that may be the reason. It is probably worth reading my video description first because the answer may already be there. If you need a reply make sure your Google+ privacy settings allow replies from users that are not in your circles or add me to your circles first. Direct link: https://plus.google.com/settings Make sure "Who can comment on your public posts?" is set to "Anyone". I have over 1800 videos on YouTube covering a wide range of subjects. To find them follow my YouTube search guide https://youtu.be/ceBSOoOHcgw or see my playlists https://www.youtube.com/user/GrandadIsAnOldMan/playlists?flow=grid&view=1 Generally my projects are for my grandchildren to enjoy. OK, I enjoy them too. If anybody else likes them, that is a bonus. I like to keep my work as simple and basic as possible so that it can be copied easily and improved by anybody who wants to try themselves. I recycle or repurpose items rather than buy new and when I do buy I like to keep it cheap. https://www.youtube.com/user/GrandadIsAnOldMan
