Knex Rocket That Really Launches

by Electroinnovation in Outside > Rockets

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Knex Rocket That Really Launches

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This is a Knex rocket that actually launches using 4 large rubber bands. It is very simple and uses few pieces. It flies about 20 ft. Watch this video for proof. Please rate. Check out my new cannon.

Piece count (based on original colors)

Rods
white-8
yellow-12
red-28(n.b. mine are all green)
gray-10

Connectors
white snowflake-3
blue 3D-5
purple 3D-29
gray 1 slot-8
gray 2 slot-4

Other
4 large rubber bands

TOTAL-111

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Rocket

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This is the projectile shot out of the base.

Base

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The Rocket shoots out of this.

Adding the Rubber Bands

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You place each of the rubber bands around the white peg at the top. Then you add the rocket. Finally you pull down the rocket on to the rod and release it. Watch this cool video to see the launch.

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