Air Powered Rocket Launcher Toy
As with all 8 year olds, mine is also fascinated with space and rocket launching. So making this instructable for him.
Materials
Card stock
Drinking straw
Glue
Pencil
Cutter
scissor
Make the Base
Make a flat box with card stock. This will hod the launching contraption. Actually the straw will be there.
Align the Straw
Make a hole in the side almost the size of the straw cross section. Make a hole in the top for the stray to stand and align properly.
Extend the Height
Add more straw if you need to extend the height of the stray.
Secure the Launchpad
Reinforce the box with more card stock paper and glue the straw in place. Also add the top of the box and secure it.
Make the Rocket
With standard A4 paper make a roll just larder than the straw in diameter and length. Tighten and glue the roll. Top it with a cone to make the tip. Add fins for stability. Let it dry thoroughly before use.
All Done
You are almost done. Now decorate the launchpad as you like and color it. I just added a launching tower besides the rocket and done for my kid.
Hold the launching station upright and blow hard on the straw. See your rocket fly.