Skimmer Folding Instructions PLTW: Design and Modeling

Note!!! Using the pen is not required, but is recommended as it will enable you to make nice clean folds. The better the fold, the better the skimmer and the better the distance.

What you will need: Cut out parts, a ruler and a pen (or pencil).

We will not need to fins for this step, so you can set them aside for now.

Let us first work on the Main Body Panel.

Step 1: Line up your ruler against the top row of dashed lines.

Step 2: Use your pen to draw a line over the dashed lines (The pen makes folding the paper easier).

Step 3: Repeat on the lower row of dashed lines.

Step 4: Start folding the top 1/2in/12mm section towards the middle.

Fold it straight down and be sure to crease the edge firmly.

Step 5: Repeat for the bottom half.

It should be bent at a 90 degree angle and be in line with the cuts you made in the cutting instructions PowerPoint.

Step 6: Line up your ruler on the remaining 3”/75mm line and draw a line with your pen.

Step 7: Fold this portion inwards just line the two prior flaps.

This is your finished folded Main Body Panel.

Now we move on to the Air Scoop.

Step 8: Line up your ruler on the right set of dashed lines and draw a line with your pen.

Step 9: Repeat on the left side.

Step 10: Fold the left flap inwards and crease.

Step 11: Repeat for the right side.

This is how it should look, with 90 degree angles.

Here are your finished pieces ready for assembly.