How to Make an Origami Star Wing Airplane

This aircraft model has long wings and a small body. Therefore, it is a bit clumsy in flight and constantly requires adjustments to its wings. However, we must admit that it looks amazing! On its wings, you can see beautiful folds and lines that to some resemble the rays of a star, hence its name. Also, by experimenting with bends, you can achieve unusual tricks from it.

Here are some tips before you start assembling the airplane. You should not forget to carefully crease all the folds of the paper to ensure that your airplane not only turns out neat and beautiful but can also withstand multiple flights. You also need to pay attention to the angle at which the flaps come out from the wings. This angle should be as close to a straight angle (90 degrees) as possible. You can attach a paperclip to the nose of the plane to move the center of gravity forward a little. This way the plane will become more controllable and accurate.

Step 1

Take an A4 (21×28 cm) sheet of printer or sketch paper and place it horizontally.

Step 2

Fold the paper along a vertical axis, carefully crease the fold, and then unfold it.

Step 3

Step 4

Now, fold the paper along a horizontal axis, crease the fold, and unfold it too.

Step 5

Step 6

Alternately bend both upper corners to the horizontal line so that they are symmetrical.

Step 7

Step 8

Next, fold the top of the paper down along the midline.

Step 9

Step 10

Fold the upper right and left corners symmetrically towards the bottom edge of the paper.

Step 11

Fold the shape in half as shown in the photo.

Step 12

Fold the paper along the dotted line, creating a wing.

Step 13

The figure already starts to resemble an airplane.

Step 14

Turn the figure over and fold the second wing in the same way, so that they are symmetrical.

Step 15

Finishing touch: fold the edges of the wings up, stepping away about 1 cm.

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Step 17

This plane is simply beautiful, isn’t it?

To send it flying, carefully grasp the body from the bottom center. This guy has a bit of a cocky temperament, so practice to get a feel for the best speed and angle to launch this model.