Knex Paper Airplane Launchers

Have you ever wanted to launch your paper airplane farther than just with the power of your hand? With my Knex Paper Airplane Launcher, you can! You will be able to launch your airplane at least 70 feet or 40 feet high with the 45 degree angle and vertical launchers! This is quick and easy to make if you have all the parts, which are listed in step 1. There is no time to waste, so get started and have your airplane being launched in less than an hour!

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Step 1: Parts and Tools Lists

Tools

Stapler
Scissors
Your Hands

Parts for Both Launchers

1 Sheet of Printer Paper or Your Favorite Paper Airplane Making Paper
Small Amount of Duct Tape

Parts for 45 Degree Angle Launcher

Knex Parts

Grey 7 1/2" Rods: 12
Red 5 1/8" Rods: 27
Yellow 3 3/8" Rods: 20
Blue 2 3/16" Rods: 35
Purple 3D 4-Slot Connectors: 56
Blue 3D 7-Slot Connectors: 16
Green 4-Slot Connectors: 4

Other Parts

Select rubber bands from rubber band pack shown above

Parts for Vertical Launcher

Grey 7 1/2" Rods:
Red 5 1/8" Rods:
Yellow 3 3/8" Rods:
Blue 2 3/16" Rods:
Purple 3D 4-Slot Connectors:
Blue 3D 7-Slot Connectors:
White 8-Slot Connectors:
Yellow 5-Slot Connectors:
Green 4-Slot Connectors:

Other Parts

Select rubber bands from rubber band pack shown above