Note: Have additional cans available for "whoops". Your first attempt won't be perfect. Once you get comfortable with the aluminum you will become an AluminumCanCraft master!

The Bi-Plane is a best seller.

The propeller spins freely and the wheels also move. If you hang it outside, the bi-plane will try to take off when it is windy.

If you make the bi-plane for a gift, before the final assembly, you can write (engrave) a special greeting on the bottom of the wing.

(Manuals and complete bi-planes are available.)

Bi-plane Tools and Materials

Tools:

  -  Hammer

  -  Hole punch or nail

  -  Wire cutters

  -  Needle nose pliers

  -  Ruler

  -  Scissors

  -  X-acto kinfe TM/craft knife

  -  Scrap peice of soft lumber (surface for punches and cutting)

Materials:

  -  12 empty aluminum cans

  -  Screen spline

  -  Engineering wire (available at most craft/hobby stores

  -  2 beads