The FireCracker Rocket

     Have a need for doing a project? Do you not normally have enough time to do something? Or do you want to make something simple with a firework? Introducing - The FireCracker Rocket !

Specs of The FireCracker Rocket:

Size: about 4in tall
Engine: TNT Ground Blaster (from a pack of 100)
Rocket Launch: anywhere from 1 to 15 foot!
Cost: A few notecards, some tape, and a firework.

Here's my video on one of the launches, as well as a video tutorial to help you out:

Click Next to start building:

Step 1 Building Materials

     Parts for this project are very simple, you should have everything, except one. As with my other Instructables, supplies used in steps will be highlighted in BOLD .

Firework - As many as you want, I got a pack of 100 TNT Ground Blasters around New Years. There usually a few stores that are open year round, search Google in your local area to get some. Cost: Around $5.00

Matches - To Ignite the firework. Had some lying around the house.
Note-cards (2) - To build the Rocket Body. Had some lying around the house.
Scotch Tape - Any kind works, whatever is available.

Building Tools:

Scissors
1/32 Stock Tube or pencil
Hobby Knife
Marker (Optional)

Comments

[ihaveguitarskills!]

Im going to make it, but make a more accurate and powerful version.

[Win Guy]

Love it! 5/5 Do you think this would work with some other propellant, other than firecrackers or rocket engines?