Introduction: Match Rocket/cannon
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About: I absolutly love airplanes and just about anything with an airfoil. I own 6 Chickens and love inventing and building stuff.
This is how to make the BEST match rocket!
*DISCLAMER*
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INGERY OR DEATH. (you wont die unless you do somthing really stupid (like pouring gas on it))
So, let's get started!
Step 1: Supplies!
Here are the things that you will need!
2 heavy duty STRIKE ANYWERE matches (They have a grey tip). (strike on box doesent really work so well)
Tinfoil.
a box for matches.
a lighter.
Step 2: Make It!
Curl the tinfoil like so. (pic 1)
Stick the matches in just like there. (pic 2)
Then twist it closed! (pic 3)
Step 3: Shoot It!
On the video yes that is me saying OOHPH! in a saprano voice but hey, I did not expect it to work!
22 Comments
9 years ago
I just looked at the first photo, and I though "oh god..."
13 years ago on Introduction
When i tried it, i didnt stick the cannon in the matchbox. Did that effect anything?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
No, but the cannon needs to be elivated to shoot.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
What do u mean by elivated?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
It can't be touching the ground.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
I held it in my hand. and also, do u think i wrapped the tin foil too tight?
13 years ago on Introduction
Could u light a stike on box match and stick it in there?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
This is the reply for the recent one that you posted... I couldent access it...sorry
but you just have to put the flame so it is contacting the tin foil! And no, I don't think you are dumb!
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Thx
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Yw
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Well yes, if there is no wind because if there is wind then it goes out!
13 years ago on Introduction
I tried it, but w/ a lighter, and it didnt work
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Really? What was the problem?
13 years ago on Introduction
Thx! :)
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Yw!
13 years ago on Step 3
what happens when u shoot it?
Reply 13 years ago on Step 3
Well the top match flies out in a flurry of flame and goes a fiew feet and drops to the ground. Don't worry I have had one blow up in my face and it dident hurt that bad, see fire doesent hurt if you touch it for less than a second!
13 years ago on Step 3
how to u shoot it?
Reply 13 years ago on Step 3
Well, you need a match or lighter (i find that lighters work the best) and put the flame onto the tin foil and after about 10-20 seconds it fires!
(The tin foil gets so hot that it lights the matches inside on fire sending the match flying!)
13 years ago on Step 1
um you should put strike anywhere have a gray tip and strike on box matches don't