Simple Kapla plane model
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Building the plane step by step
Step 1: lay the first course
Lay 3 planks flat, end to end: that's the fuselage, the body of the plane. Then add one Kapla on each side, well clear of it: those are the engines, and the wings will lean on them later.
Step 2: build the second course
Lay another course of 3 planks on top of the first, but shift it slightly forward. Stack a second Kapla on each engine too.
💡 Astuce : it is this shift from one course to the next that gives the plane its nose.
Step 3: finish the fuselage
Add two more courses, still 3 Kapla each: the third moves forward a tiny bit more, and the last one comes back to sit right above the first. The nose — the front of the plane — takes shape as a staircase.
Step 4: lay the sloping wings
Lay 3 planks on each side, on a slope: the top rests on the back of the fuselage, and the bottom runs down to the table, passing over its engine.
💡 Astuce : lay the middle one first, then press its two neighbours up against it.
Step 5: add the tailplane
At the back, lay one plank across the fuselage, then a second on top of the first: that's the tailplane, the part that helps the plane fly straight.
Step 6: finish with the fin
To finish, lay one last Kapla along the axis of the plane, on top of the tailplane: that's the fin, the part that stops it from turning on its own. Your plane is ready for take-off!
Frequently asked questions
This model takes 25 Kapla: 12 planks for the fuselage, 4 for the two engines, 6 for the wings and 3 for the tailplane and the fin.
From age 5 on their own. Laying the sloping wing planks, resting on the fuselage at one end, is the trickiest move: an adult can lend a hand the first time round.
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Who are we?
Pol-Valentin
Maïlys
Pol-Valentin and Maïlys, two Kapla enthusiasts behind Kaplea. We create models, printable sheets and guides so that every family finds its inspiration.
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Who are we?
Pol-Valentin
Maïlys
Pol-Valentin and Maïlys, two Kapla enthusiasts behind Kaplea. We create models, printable sheets and guides so that every family finds its inspiration.
Learn more about KapleaThe set we recommend for this model
The 200-plank Kapla barrel: the ideal size to get started and build every one of our easy models.
39,90 €
View on AmazonStay inspired!
New building ideas, exclusive models, Kapla challenges: join our community and get up to 4 newsletters a year.