This is a paper rocket that is suitable for launching with an air pressurized launcher.
Steps
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Take a piece of paper and fold it into a cylinder (this will be your rocket's body).
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Get another sheet and fold one corner (on the top of the page) to the opposite side of the page and then unfold it.
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Do the same for the other corner.
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Find something to trace a circle with on the bottom corner of the page.
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Cut out the circle.
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Make one cut half way down the circle.
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Twist the circle in so it forms a cone shape.
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Make the cone so it will just fit on the top of your rocket's body.
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Neatly tape the cone on the size you have chosen.
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Tape the cone to the top (where the hole is) of your rockets body.
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Look at those old creases you made on the paper. Pull the middle (in between the creases) of the paper in, and push it down so the paper looks like a house.
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Fold the tip of the top of the paper down. Don't go as far as to the line of the roof-like looking area on your paper.
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Cut off the tip at the new crease you made.
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Unfold the part you just cut off. It should look like a diamond when you turn it the right way.
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Cut the different into four triangles. (they should all be the exact same size).
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Fold a small amount of one of the small sides of each triangle up. Then make a small cut up to the crease you just made on the same side. Then fold the second panel you just made in the opposite direction.
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Tape the triangles (using the little panels you just made) to the bottom side of your rocket's body (these are your rockets fins). Yippy!:
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Enjoy your rocket!
Tips
- Make all of your tapings air-tight.
- Make the body of your rocket the size of your air launcher.
- Construction paper is best.
- Have fun!!!
Warnings
- Don't hurt anyone.
Things You'll Need
- Some tape
- Some scissors
- 2 sheets of paper
- A medium sized circle stencil