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How to build a cardboard Rocket ship

Step 2The build

The build
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Begin by cutting and laying flat the box. My dimensions were based on the size of my box so you may have to make adjustments.

Using a straight edge, mark and cut out the top angles and tabs. Each panel is 2 feet wide because my box was 12 feet total.

The tabs are 5 inches long and 2 inches wide. The receiving side is 2 inches wide. I made the receiving slot cuts by just eyeing up the tab locations when I stood it up. Widen the slots a little bit to make it easier to insert the tabs.

Run a blunt tool down the cardboard to help make the folds where you want them to be.

Using any circular object you like, trace and cut out any windows you would like.

The fins are about 2 feet high with one tab the same as above. (Sorry no picture)
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2 comments
Jul 23, 2011. 11:44 AMJdle1203 says:
This is Awesome!
What were the measurements of the flaps? With the tabs?
May 13, 2009. 5:22 PMAliceCullen75 says:
Neat

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