Easy Helicopter Drawing
Welcome to this drawing lesson where you will learn how to create a helicopter. In about thirty minutes, you will follow some easy steps to form the basic shapes that make up a helicopter. You can choose to keep your drawing simple with just outlines, or you can add color at the end for a more finished look.
The lesson will guide you through each part of the helicopter, helping you understand how to put everything together. You’ll use a pencil for your outlines and can finish with crayons or markers if you want to add some color. Remember, the focus is on learning how to draw and practicing your skills.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to create a helicopter drawing. Whether you decide to keep it as a line drawing or color it in, you’ll gain valuable experience that will help you with future drawings.
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler (optional)
Before you start creating your helicopter drawing, remember to take your time and enjoy the process! Look closely at the different types of lines and angles that I use throughout the lesson. This will help you understand how to shape your helicopter just right. Gather your drawing tools, like paper and pencils, and get ready to have some fun as we explore how to draw this amazing aircraft together!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Fuselage
Start by drawing a curved shape to form the helicopter’s fuselage.
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Add the Cockpit Windows
Draw rectangular cockpit windows on the front of the fuselage.
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Draw the Skid
Form a thin, metal skid below the fuselage to serve as the helicopter’s landing gear.
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Outline the Engine
Add the engine mounted on top of the fuselage.
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Attach the Main Rotor
Draw a small rotor hub on top of the engine, then add two long, thin rotor blades extending outward. Feel free to use a ruler as a guide to help you straighten your lines.
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Form the Tail Boom
Extend a long, horizontal tail boom from the back of the fuselage.
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Add the Tail Rotor
At the end of the tail boom, draw a small tail rotor with four short blades.
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Attach the Tail Fins
Draw a pair of tail fins attached to the tail boom.
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Color the Easy Helicopter Drawing
Use light blue for the cockpit windows. Next, shade the rotor blades and skid with light gray. Now, color the rotor hubs dark gray. Finally, paint the rest of the helicopter with a vibrant shade of red.
Easy Helicopter Drawing PDF Download
Don’t forget to check out the PDF below! You can either preview it or download it. This resource will help you with your easy helicopter drawing lesson, and it’s great for printing or sharing with friends.