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How do I make a model rocket? How do I make a rocket that can make a small explosion?

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Use a hobby rocket engine, and attach an m-80 firecracker to the top of an e4 engine using electrical tape, making sure that the fuse is bent downward in order to catch the ejection charge flame. Attach a stick, place a fuse or igniter in the engine core, and shoot it off!

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How do I make a launcher for my model rocket?

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You usually have no choice but to buy one, unless you want to get very technically advanced. If your rocket is Estes, it can be cheaper to buy a launch set that comes with a new rocket rather than buying just a launch controller and a launch pad/tower.

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How do I get a model rocket?

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You could get a set online or at your local craft store. You could make your own, and you can find propellant on online.

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What happens after the propellant burns out in a model rocket?

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After the propellant burns out, the rocket will coast upward on momentum for a while. Nothing should ignite after the propellant burns out; if it does, expect your rocket to be damaged when it returns to the ground.

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