together, and then reinforce the connection by wrapping the joint with strong linen thread, crossing the thread in the manner shown.
When the two sticks have been joined, connect their ends with the framing-string. Stretch this string from stick to stick, and tie securely to the end nails. Instead of the end nails, the sticks may be notched to receive the framing-string, but the nails are more satisfactory because the string can be tied fast to them and will not slip.
Fig. 19.—Framework of Malay Kite.
Covering the Framework. The strong light-weight brown wrapping- paper now so generally used makes an excellent covering for the frame- work. A few sheets can be purchased at a near-by store for the purpose. You will likely have to paste together two or more sheets to make one large enough. The paper should be placed on the outer face of the bow-stick, and should be allowed a little fullness instead of being stretched tight as on hexagonal tail kites. Lap the edges of the paper over the framing-string in the ordinary way of covering a kite.
