Soda Bottle Water Rocket

Step 4 Tape Bottles together

Once the nose cone is on tight (but not too tight) use the clear shipping tape to tape the seams. Try to keep tape smooth.

Comments

[nuparu106]

For this step, would it still work if i use duct tape? My teacher suggested that we use duct tape instead of shipping tape.

[cyenobite]

Duct tape would certainly work, but in my opinion the clear plastic shipping tape is: 1) much lighter than duct tape and 2) much smoother and easier to paint over. If applied carefully you won't get any seems or bumps. If you don't care how the rocket looks then duct tape will be fine. Good Luck.

[nuparu106]

Thank you. the rocket was successful, thanks to your advice and design!

[cyenobite]

Awesome - glad to hear it worked out well for you.

[TheRocker71]

If i just used the 5 min epoxy without the tape would it work the same?

[cyenobite]

It should still work fine, it just may not last as long if you leave out the reinforcement of the tape. You could always bring some extra epoxy with you for a repair if needed.
Good Luck!

[TheRocker71]

Thanks alot, im gonna go with duct tape. Il upload pictures, and a video of the launch later today!

Thanks Alot