Elastic Band Rocket Launcher

I created these home made elastic band powered rockets for people to make as part of my home made rocket lab.

Elastic band rocket launcher.

As you let go of the rocket flick the craft stick forward. 3 8 out of 5 stars 28. 16 pcs slingshot copters toy for kids summer outdoor game led slingshot with 16 pcs launchers glow in the dark party supplies. Rockets are cool even dads like them.

You will need. To launch hold the rocket by the straw below the fins. Aim the rocket steering clear of people animals and fragile objects. 2 packs rubber band gun toy mini metal folding rubber gun rubber launcher toy gun with keychain for shooting game outdoor activities black 3 7 out of 5 stars 32 11 99 11.

Rubber band powered cup launcher make july 4th even more exciting with a rocket launching competition in the backyard. It receives its entire thrust from the force produced by the elastic rubber band. A straw they need to be small about 1cm no bigger than 1 3 cm a 4mm diameter by 12 inches long bamboo skewer a small rubber band either transparent or opaque duck tape must have either of these some 1 5 inch blue painters tape this is optional for the wings scissors a cabinet knob i had one hanging around so i used it you can just use paper though. The foam rocket flies ballistically.

Zing sky ripperz double pack model number. Countdown and then launch. Aim away from people. Technically the foam rocket is a rocket in appearance only.

Hook the rubber band with the paper clip and pull back. Slip the rubber band over your finger a yardstick or another type of long stick. The rubber band is stretched. Part 2 launch your rocket.

The energy the rocket needs for flight comes from the rubber band. Next cut two pieces of rubber band about the width of the cup s opening. This is what makes the rocket launch. Stretch the rubber band and prepare to launch.

Rubber bands are elastic meaning that when stretched they return to their original. Cut four equally spaces slits into the paper cup. This diy is super simple and only requires a few cups and rubber bands. 1 16 of over 1 000 results for rubber band rocket price and other details may vary based on size and color.