How to Build a Lego Airplane

Foster creativity in your child by building with Legos. The possibilities with Legos are endless. Below are some instructions on building a very simple airplane using basic Lego pieces. Once this is mastered, try adding different details and using different pieces to customize your airplane.

Things You'll Need

• Basic lego set

Instructions

1. Begin with two 4 by 2 flat pieces of any color. Attach one on top of the other at the very ends, so that only three points of the bottom piece are visible.

2. Add a 2 by 1 sized piece to the bottom piece, flush against the end of the top piece. Once this is in place, only two points of the bottom piece are visible.

3. Find two angled pieces that are five points in length for the wings. Stick those to the top and front 4 by 2 piece at the very center point. This leaves two points in front of the wings visible and two points in back of the wings visible.

4. Place two 2 by 1 pieces to the airplane. One goes directly in front of the wings, and one directly behind. The wings and the body of the airplane are all on one level now.

5. Find one piece that is 4 by 2, and one piece that is 6 by 1 that are of the same color. Place the 4 by 2 piece at the end of the body of the airplane, perpendicular to the body. Place the 6 by 1 size piece on top of the 4 by 2 at the very back. This forms the tail of the airplane.

6. Place a square-shaped 2 by 2 piece in the center, on top of the wings for the cockpit of the airplane. Place a contoured window piece directly in front of the square piece.