Making a Child's Toy Airplane

On this week's show, I continue my wooden toy making series with my version of a Spitfire plane. I hope that you enjoy the project and that it encourages you to get your young ones into the shop with you to make this project.
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[@samerm8657]

Thank You for the part where you explained the importance for involving children and the meaning they see ❤️

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Samer. Getting our children involved in hands-on activities and putting them on the path to having a skill set and an interest in something other than electronics, is one of the most important things that I can stress for anyone. It's not only an investment in the child's future, it's an investment in the future generations. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave you comment.

[@pietdixon3232]

Once again a smashing toy to make with the kids. I will be grabbing my grandson next week. Many thanks Kenny.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear it Piet. Thanks for tuning in to the show and good luck on your project.

[@alanwasserman8176]

A real awesome project, as Ken has said time and time on his channel, Ken is correct bring your kids and his friends into your shop teach the kids it's fun making projects out of wood,and that it WAYYY better then sitting playing video games, I volunteered last month to teach kids woodworking, I cut all the main peices and had the kids cut and sand the smaller ones, when the project was assembled and painted the kids were so excited they couldn't wait to show their parents, I have to say teaching the kids woodworking for me made me excited and proud knowing that I am passing down a skill to kids who wanted to know when I am going to come back to teach them how to do another project, Thanks Ken

[@michaelmarchione3408]

A Big thumbs up to you too!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words on the show Alan. Good for you for taking the time to pass on this skill to another generation. Who knows, we may have another KZbin celebrity in the works in one of your students. It's great to hear that there are still people out there that are willing to dedicate their time and efforts to teach the young ones. Thank you sir.

[@jimduhaime9]

I have been watching your KZbin site for over a year and love your enthusiasm, but I gotta tell you since you have been building these toys it has increased greatly if that is possible. I have also gotten a scroll saw and band saw in the last year and it sure makes things easier. I am in my retirement years and plan to build a lot of toys for our local children's home. I just want to encourage you as those of who watch your builds are your extension to make a lot of children happier. Thank you and God bless you.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you are enjoying the channel and enjoying making the toys Jim. It's good folks like yourself, that make all the time and work of producing this show worth every minute of it. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words.

[@AlCain-mn5wc]

Thank you!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Al. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.

[@randysmith3828]

Once again you hit it out of the park. Looks amazing. It will never get old hearing get your kids involved, I can’t wait for those days, my son already helps with the pull saw cutting up scrap wood (Dad has a few scrapes from him pulling the saw out of the kerf and landing on my knuckles) and he smiles ear to ear. Totally worth it!!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear it sir. It sounds like you will have yourself a constant shop companion soon enough. I can't wait to see and hear about the projects you make. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to chime in with your story. I love it.

[@paulsmessyworkshop]

Kenny, yet another great child’s project. Looking forward to seeing a certain grandpa having a certain granddaughter in the shop. She will probably be a natural. If nothing else there is quite a collection of handmade toys available at grandpa’s house.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

She definitely is getting quite the collection of those Paul. She loves them and Pop enjoys hearing the motor sounds that she makes while playing with them. Thanks for tuning in to the show. Hopefully one day in the near future, we will have a guest host on the show. (I'll just have to lower the tripod a little to accommodate for her height. LOL)

[@wiseoldfool]

Another fun project. Great scroll saw practice.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it sir. Thanks for tuning in to the show Barry. I appreciate it.

[@kensanders1527]

Hi Kenny. I have had so much fun making some of the wooden toys you've created for my grandchildren and children of friends. I'm wondering if you have ever considered making a toy train set. Thanks so much.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I have thought about it Ken and I like the idea. It's all a matter of designing it and figuring out the patterns and the amount of detail in the trail. I will definitely add it to my short list of show ideas and see what I can come up with in the coming months. Thanks for tuning in and for the show suggestion.

[@randyrockwell6136]

Enjoyed this video while having my coffee this morning! What a fun toy and great project …… brought back memories of being a kid and making simple toys like this out of orange crates. Not near a nice as yours, but my first attempts at wood working 60+ years ago 🤠

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Back to a simpler time when things (I think) were more appreciated. Glad that you enjoyed the show this week Randy. Thanks for tuning in.

[@oges74]

Another great toy pattern design, well made and executed

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Brett. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the project.

[@karlriley1314]

Really looks more like a RUSSIAN YAK-1 with the big tail and star on it but still looks nice.

[@newtonmiller8810]

Probably flies better than the Yak!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Now let's not go splitting hairs here Karl. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@mrnobelnigel]

Fantastic little toy. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Paul. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@meawayfromhome]

Hi Kenny, as usual another great project.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Philip. Thanks for tuning in to the show this week. I appreciate it.

[@joelcopeland3018]

You sir, are an artist... Great project...

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Joel. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@michaelbond957]

ive just started making toys its such a joy and good job making your spitfire looks awsome

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you like it Michael. Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Now you are talking! What do you expect from the FalconJetDriver? A Spitfire a wonderful Airplane! 😀🛫

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked the project. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@Woodden]

Outstanding love your toys

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you like the toys. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@ContentWarning_Vids]

Nice plane, i'll try to make to my kids. greetings from Brazil

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Julio. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.

[@stephengee8488]

Great project! As a WWII affectionado, I would like to see more of an elliptical wing but I am just being picky. For the nose cone, you could also chuck the dowel into a drill and spin it against some stationary sand paper. Keep up the good work. Cool effect with the airplane coming back!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

There are probably plenty of modifications that could be made to make this a little more authentic. It's just my interpretation of the plane and although it may not be perfect, it's still fun to make. I agree with you fully that the nose cone could be made with stationary sand paper and a drill. That's the great thing about our hobby Stephen, for every process that I demonstrate, there are plenty of other methods that could be used to achieve the same result. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for chiming in with your suggestion. I truly appreciate it.

[@markduggan3451]

My grandson is going to have to have a bigger room, when he's big enough if I'm still around he will be in the shed with me. He's due anytime now.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Exciting times Mark. I hope you and your grandson have many year of woodworking together. It creates memories that will last a lifetime. I can practically still smell my grandfather's workshop and I cherish those memories. Thanks for tuning in this week.

[@michaelmarchione3408]

That is a fun looking project. I like the pattern size too. I had made many , many years ago a 3 or 4 fleet of wooden toy ships (very large ships} for our son. He didn't help me because it was a Christmas present. He enjoyed them for many years. I've never made a toy airplane, but I do have a "HOME WORKSHOP PATTERN Presented by Ruth Wyeth Spears #210." I believe it was dated about 1950. It is a "AIRPLANE WEATHER VANE TURNS IN THE BREEZE" pattern. It was one of my grandfather's. I remember him saying it was older than me...I was born in 53. It looks like an wing over the cabin Cessna. That could be easily made into a toy. I do have a P39 on my mind to draw up this winter. It could be for a toy and maybe a weather vane. Enjoyed as always! It is now too cold for my old hands to build anything now so it is designing and drawing time for me until it warms up in the Spring. Take care!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I've been planning on making a weather vane for some time now for the show but can't decide on a design. A plane has crossed my mind several times but then I couldn't decide on which plane because there are so many great ones out there. I may have to revisit this project. Thanks for the kind words on the show Michael and for tuning in this week and taking the time to chime in with your story. I truly appreciate it.

[@michaelmarchione3408]

@@acutabove_woodworkings I'm currently working on a life-size pattern for a Canada Goose whirligig...The flying type. My wife thinks I'm a little crazy lol. But I want to give the neighbors and the passer-bys something to gawk at hahahaha! I've never made that type of whirligig, but what the heck lol. I'm thinking...body 43 inches, wings 73 inches tip to tip with the two hubs 1 1/2 or 2 inches square. Now wouldn't that look awesome way up on a pole. My luck somebody would take a shot at it lol. Or maybe try to call it in lol. Hundreds fly right over our house every spring and fall. Love country living! Take care!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@michaelmarchione3408 That is one animal that I absolutely can't stand. I despise the Canada goose. They are nothing but a menace. Yours should be fine though. LOL. I'd love to see it when you get it done.

[@michaelmarchione3408]

@@acutabove_woodworkings You will! I'm going to accomplish it if it takes all summer lol.

[@walnutcreekwoodworksofjack3520]

think I'll try that when get a chance. If make propeller till air make blades spin kids might like better or use as wind mill

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That would work. Good luck on your build and thanks for tuning in.

[@lindseyfisher23]

I like your plans. I have no experience using design software, but interested. What software do you use or recommend? Have you put out a video on the software you use and how to use for beginners?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I have been using Inkscape Lindsey. It is a free software and although it has a bit of a learning curve, I find it works perfectly for what I want to do. I have not yet produced a beginner's tutorial on it as I consider myself pretty much a beginner as well. Maybe it's time to produce a beginner's tutorial from a beginner's point of view. Thanks for the kind words, for tuning in to the show and for the show suggestion. It's very much appreciated.

[@littleshopintheshed]

Thanks for another great video!! What is your go to finish for toys?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It depends on the toy and the recipient. For the most part it's either Danish oil or water based varnish or a combination of both. Danish oil first and then water based varnish. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.

[@littleshopintheshed]

@@acutabove_woodworkings do you prefer axle pegs, or full length axles?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@littleshopintheshed I much prefer full length. The wheels turn much better that way.

[@kimhotchkiss2907]

Is there a link for the pattern for this plane?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

There is a pattern Kim. Send me an email or a message on Facebook and I would be happy to send it to you. The contact information is in the channel's "about" section. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@gh.n6340]

Bună te rog de unde pot sa descarc proiectul pentru aceasta jucărie minunată

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You can download the pattern for free at my website. Just visit, acutabovewoodworkings.com and click on the free patterns section. There, you will find the pattern, a picture of the finished project and the accompanying tutorial video. I hope this helps. Thank you for tuning in to the show.