For this project I make a hot air balloon out of The Seattle Times newspaper comics. Unfortunately the tape used failed in multiple places, including the top of the paper hot air balloon. This lead to a loss of lift and after only two launches, I had to admit defeat. The paper balloon is made of 14 gores, each 10.5 feet in length.
After these launches, I took the balloon home and tried to patch the holes and fix the top. I attempted another launch, but continued to have holes and troubles with my tape. I've decided to move on to my next project. In the future I would like to attempt to build a bigger Seattle Times newspaper balloon. If I do it will be bigger and glued together. I will also need to make some improvements to the thermal inflator and inflating process.
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