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How to Make a MATCHSTICK ROCKET

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Published 16 Oct 2014

I show how to make a simple match rocket. It is made from common materials and only takes a few minutes of preparation. This is an easy and fun project when you are bored. A match rocket is an extremely simple rocket to construct and launch. It demonstrates many principles of rocketry, basic jet propulsion and Newton’s Law of Motion. The combustion of the matches produces hot gases and smoke to propel the rocket forward. They produce a lot of smoke so I would suggest igniting them outside. If the rocket ignites but doesn't take off, try making the exhaust hole a little bigger and if it falls really fast use less foil when making it. Matches: - https://amzn.to/2Jod7vx - https://amzn.to/2QqhYdm If you enjoy the channel, please support Von Malegowski: - https://www.paypal.me/VonMalegowski Connect With Me: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/VonMalegowski - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vonmalegowski/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VonMalegowski2 I also show how to make a basic launcher from a paperclip. You can choose a different method of launching it if you find it works better. There are also many different designs that can be made, I found that this design worked best for the matches I was using but with some experimentation, you may find a better design that works for you. Of course, the match rocket has been done many times before but I thought I would put some new touches on a classic project. Von Malegowski Equipment List: https://goo.gl/x5VtWv Von Malegowski Equipment List (Updated 2020): https://bit.ly/2XCXAMH Music: YouTube Audio Library Track: The_Wrong_Way Artist: Silent Partner http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ #MatchRocksts #Matchsticks #Rockets ©Von Malegowski. All Rights Reserved.

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    @georgestephan348610 years ago totally gonna make this with my dad. so cool 5
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    @jeffcluett80069 years ago now if only we could find a way to put a nuclear warhead in these things..... 3
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    @incubus_the_man8 years ago Other videos make this look like a precise science requiring you cut the foil to exact dimensions using templates. This one simplifies it. Thanks for the upload. 1
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    @Zahlenteufel110 years ago Hey here is a suggestion for you're videos: Make the texts appear longer. 
    I know that I could pause the video and stuff but I think constructive criticism is good!
    Sincerely mE :)
    11
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    @juwitaazura75078 years ago It the alumium storng or soft one??I do many times many type it mot work..help me plss.
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    @jerielaaron7969 years ago cool but what did you use to make the fin
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    @ipwnoobsforfree795310 years ago Can you re-use it? So I dont have to make everytime a new one?
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    @amyshaw89310 years ago mine always burnt through the foil. Help? 2
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    @AVAMagneticlev10 years ago Dude  if you like the small rockets I have the vid for you !
    by ( avamagneticlev ) vid name Hover rocket sled of DOOM !
    Its a world first rocket powered levitating sled its very fast !
    2
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    @zacharybogumit868010 years ago How many match heads do I put in the rocket??
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    @yangzhang14258 years ago Why does mine catch on fire :(
    Somebody help me
    1
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    @steezy_notorious6 years ago wow, comments 3 years ago where kinder then the amount of shit we get now in 2018....
  • @
    @georgestephan348610 years ago totally gonna make this with my dad. so cool 5
  • @
    @jeffcluett80069 years ago now if only we could find a way to put a nuclear warhead in these things..... 3
  • @
    @incubus_the_man8 years ago Other videos make this look like a precise science requiring you cut the foil to exact dimensions using templates. This one simplifies it. Thanks for the upload. 1
  • @
    @Zahlenteufel110 years ago Hey here is a suggestion for you're videos: Make the texts appear longer. 
    I know that I could pause the video and stuff but I think constructive criticism is good!
    Sincerely mE :)
    11
  • @
    @juwitaazura75078 years ago It the alumium storng or soft one??I do many times many type it mot work..help me plss.
  • @
    @jerielaaron7969 years ago cool but what did you use to make the fin
  • @
    @ipwnoobsforfree795310 years ago Can you re-use it? So I dont have to make everytime a new one?
  • @
    @amyshaw89310 years ago mine always burnt through the foil. Help? 2
  • @
    @AVAMagneticlev10 years ago Dude  if you like the small rockets I have the vid for you !
    by ( avamagneticlev ) vid name Hover rocket sled of DOOM !
    Its a world first rocket powered levitating sled its very fast !
    2
  • @
    @zacharybogumit868010 years ago How many match heads do I put in the rocket??
  • @
    @yangzhang14258 years ago Why does mine catch on fire :(
    Somebody help me
    1
  • @
    @steezy_notorious6 years ago wow, comments 3 years ago where kinder then the amount of shit we get now in 2018....
  • @
    @georgestephan348610 years ago totally gonna make this with my dad. so cool 5
  • @
    @jeffcluett80069 years ago now if only we could find a way to put a nuclear warhead in these things..... 3
  • @
    @incubus_the_man8 years ago Other videos make this look like a precise science requiring you cut the foil to exact dimensions using templates. This one simplifies it. Thanks for the upload. 1
  • @
    @Zahlenteufel110 years ago Hey here is a suggestion for you're videos: Make the texts appear longer. 
    I know that I could pause the video and stuff but I think constructive criticism is good!
    Sincerely mE :)
    11
  • @
    @juwitaazura75078 years ago It the alumium storng or soft one??I do many times many type it mot work..help me plss.
  • @
    @jerielaaron7969 years ago cool but what did you use to make the fin
  • @
    @ipwnoobsforfree795310 years ago Can you re-use it? So I dont have to make everytime a new one?
  • @
    @amyshaw89310 years ago mine always burnt through the foil. Help? 2
  • @
    @AVAMagneticlev10 years ago Dude  if you like the small rockets I have the vid for you !
    by ( avamagneticlev ) vid name Hover rocket sled of DOOM !
    Its a world first rocket powered levitating sled its very fast !
    2
  • @
    @zacharybogumit868010 years ago How many match heads do I put in the rocket??
  • @
    @yangzhang14258 years ago Why does mine catch on fire :(
    Somebody help me
    1
  • @
    @steezy_notorious6 years ago wow, comments 3 years ago where kinder then the amount of shit we get now in 2018....