Cardboard Battleship
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My name is Caleb and I designed this battleship with my younger brothers. I hope you enjoy this instructable and can have fun with your siblings too! ~Caleb
PS Always get an adult to help with the hot glue!
Supplies
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Cardboard
Scissors
Pencil
Eraser
Paint
Paint brushes
Paint holder
Glue sticks
Hot glue gun
Not pictured: wooden skewer
Cut Out the Parts
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You need the parts pictured cut out of cardboard. Draw them first. Cut them out.
Make the Base
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Use hot glue to attach the sides to one of the bases. Add the top base with hot glue.
Building the Top Cabin Box
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Glue these pieces together.
Building Front Gun
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Carefully put a cut piece of wooden skewer into one of the strips of cardboard. Glue it on the front.
Build the Other Gun Boxes
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See the main picture for placement. Use hot glue.
Painting
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Mix or use grey paint and paint your masterpiece!