K'nex Alien Ship (Foldable)
by Jrhomesteader in Living > LEGO & K'NEX
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K'nex Alien Ship (Foldable)
This creation is a triangle shaped folding alien ship. It can be positioned in many forms and folded up to reduce its size. (the green pieces on the bottom can also be folded out but I forgot to show that in the video)
Supplies
6 yellow rods, 3 blue rods, 6 white rods, 18 green rods, 3 7-way 3d connectors, 6 5-way connectors, 3 4-way connectors, 3 3-way connectors, 3 2-way connectors, 3 2-way straight connectors (not in picture), 6 tan clips, 3 orange clips, 3 gray clips and 6 chain sections.
Gather Pieces
Gather all the pieces together and maybe put on some music.
Base
Get pieces
Build this twice
Twist both
Connect
Add pieces on bottom (either side)
Bottom of Side-arms
Get pieces
Build both three times
Attach to base
Attach to base
Middle
Get pieces
Build both three times
Attach to base (like a tepee)
Top of Side-arms
Get pieces
Build both three times
Stick through purple clip
Attach tan clip
Attach chain
Unfold/Fold
Fold green piece under
Fold side-arms down and twist chain so it faces in
Fold clip with white rod in
Twist the middle pieces to let it pass
Push middle down
Turn top around
To unfold simply do the opposite (You don't have to fold or unfold in any specific order)
Play!
You can add take away and change pieces to make it look completely different or put other alien/space themed creations with it to create a scene.