Ready, Aim, Launch!: Make Your Own Small Launchers
go Safety First I Take care and use good sense when making these small launchers Even though the models are small and use missiles with blunted ends and candy ammunition the unexpected I can happen When building and using the launchers be responsible and always be safe I Bolts darts and other missiles can cause damage when fired with force Never point the launchers or aim anything at people animals or anything of value Watch for this I Look for the safety warning sign in the activities and ask an sign throughout adult for assistance when you are cutting materials the book You may need help from an adult to complete these
CONTENTS Small Launchers Crayon Launcher Paper DartLauncher 10 Rubber BandLauncher 12 14 Exploding Ninja Star Rocket Launcher 16 Laminated Bow 18 Clothespin Launcher 22 24 Candy Launcher The FinishedLaunchers 28 Small Weapons in History 30 Index 32
SMALL LAUNCHERS This book shows you to make small fun launchers inspired by eight small how weapons used in traditional warfare medieval battles and beyond Cut glue and get ready for a surprise attack Supply List To make the amazing launchers in this book you will need these supplies Most items can be found at home school or a craft store Thick Drinking straws Adhesive Putty Thin Card Cotton Thread Wooden Clothespins Coffee Stirrers Wooden Craft Sticks Pencils Plastic Pen with Round Barrel rubber Bands Pencil Eraser MINT Large wooden Skewers 12 inches 30 5 cm long Wax Crayon Plastic Mint Box Mints Small Wooden Skewers 4 inches 10 cm long
Small Launchers This is a fun guide to making simple miniature launchers from everyday items The devices that inspired them come from different historic times but are mainly early or medieval inventions All used different methods of shooting an object at an enemy or their defenses These mini versions deliver rubber bands or candy across the room So dig into your drawers and cabinets for the few items you will need and exercise your fingers and your brain The projects can be made in multiples too so are great to make with friends And remember before you start to read the safety tips on page 4 and look out for the safety warning sign where you l need a little adult help So get ready aim and launch TIPS Some projects ask for pencils to be cut into sections Ask for help with this and use a cutting mat to cut on Anefficient way to do this is to cut each face of the pencil and then snap it apart Tidy up any unevenness with acraft knife Also ask for help with cutting the barrel of a pen this can be quite tricky Tools Needed CraftKnife String aucepan Scissors PVA Glue Epoxy Glve Duct Tape
