Wixson Water Rockets v2

The second day of water rocket launches at the Wixsons' Albion launch site. Inspired by the water rocket article in Make Magazine volume 5. This video is several very short videos of various launches. Appearing: Chuck Wixson, Ryan Wixson, Desi Wixson and David. Rockets: "420," "Chuck-U1," "Chuck-U2," David's Rifled Rocket, W-V2 Virginia Mark II. For more info: www.angelfire.com/mi/kevincharles

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[bosnia241]

how do you make the air pumping system

[kwixson]

@bosnia241 The actual compressor is just a bicycle pump. The launch platform is just PVC pipe fittings and a rubber "O" ring where the neck of the bottle fits over the tube.

[branders2589]

how do you make the mechanisme; toturial maybe?

[kwixson]

@branders2589 The plans for building this project are in Make Magazine Issue #5. That's what I used. I will be making my own video tutorials soon, though.

[iDGAFBitchh]

how do you do that ? im doing it for a science fair project and

i think its cool : )

i would appreciate it if you tell me the things needed, and instructions on how to make that. as soon as possible !

[kwixson]

@iDGAFBitchh Sorry to take so long to respond. The plans are in Make Magazine #5.

[That1guyisaw]

for a 2L bottle you should use aproximately 750 mL

Btw

ur rockets are cheap ;P

our rockets from our physics class clear 250 YDS

[akabarastrauzz]

@kwixson i dont think he needs it anymore

[kwixson]

@alabala327 It's a 2L bottle and about 20% full.

[kwixson]

@josesl888 It's called a Marionette. The plans for building it are in Make Magazine Issue #5.

[josesl888]

ungh... that was like...... LIKE... AWSUM! What the hekc of launcher or method did you use?! :o

[achaser100]

240p we meet again