Match Rockets REvised (K.Z.)
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(182 votes)
Published: Dec 28, 2005 2:10 p.m.
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First of all, please read the entire egg, as I have included some tips that I have learned through personal experiences.
Some members of Rotteneggs.com already know this, but I am mostly doing this because our younger and newer members don’t. I’m also doing this because there are eggs on this subject already, but this is explained better, and has good text instructions, as well as pictures (and video) in case you get lost. You won’t get lost though, unless your a complete fuck up... :D
This is not copied and pasted, I take pride in making all of my posts and eggs as understandable as possible, and that’s why I try to spell every word accurately. Just because an egg has good spelling and grammer, doesn’t mean that it’s copied.
Before you start bitching about how there are eggs about this already, take a look at them. Not that good, right? They are mostly just 1 paragraph long, with bad spelling, and really hard to understand.
Now, onto the egg...
What you need
- Some aluminum foil
- Cutting utensil (I used a scalpel from Michael’s Arts & Crafts)
- Matches
[Kua-Zee brand is best for the job](wood or the matchbook kind, the latter is preferred because it is light)
(Paperbook Matches below)
- Candle or other ignition source
- Pin or needle
Instructions
First, get the aluminum foil and cut a rectangle out, like so...
Now, get your match (I used the wooden kind because they are strudy) and place the pin against it...
Note; The pin should not go past half of the matchead.
Place the match (while still holding the pin against it) onto the small rectangle of foil...
Fold the foil in half...
Then bend the upper half of the foil towards you (downwards). Then just wrap the rest of the foil around the matchhead. After folding the foil around the match head, you should get something like this...
Make sure the foil is securley wrapped around the match head. Pull the pin (or needle) out now.
Now, for the ignition source. I use this kind of candle (as shown in the "materials" section)...
You can buy them in packs of 12, and they are really cheap. Pretty much any type of candle works, all you need to do is make it so the foil part of the rocket is directly above the flame, facing a 45+ degree angle. Here is how I set the launch up (enjoy the flame made in Photoshop!)...
You can also bend a paperclip a certain way, and then use a lighter to start heating up the foil part of the rocket. I don’t recommend it though, because sometimes the lighter flame starts to swirve around because of the wind, and the lighter starts heating up, and when you try to light it again, you burn your small fingers... :( ... Barbeque lighters work best for the paper clip launching method. I always try to keep the exhaust facing up, I don’t know why, but it seems to work.
How they work
You know how when you light a match, lots of smoke starts coming from the burning match powder? This is basicly what this rocket uses, only the smoke (or gases) gets pressurised, and then it escapes through the exhaust port with such force, that it is able to lift weight of the match.
Take a look at my awesome picture that was made using Paint if your puny brain didn’t understand the paragraph above...
Some tips from Kua-Zee
Remember, your first batch of rockets will most likely not be that good, but just keep practicing. Also, keep in mind that these rockets produce a lot of smoke, which smells more powerful than that of just a match lighting.
Try storing your rockets for later use somewhere in a dry place. I made a batch of 10 a week ago, and stored them in my small treasure chest thing...
To my suprise, they worked much better than the ones that I set off right aftert making them. I don’t know why though, but make sure that when you pick them up, you don’t accidentaly shut the exhaust port closed.
For faster ignition of the rocket, try to stay away from wind. You can also make a "wind barrier" using a box or a book.
Caution Muthafucka!
- When setting the rocket off using the paper clip method, try to keep your hands away from the foil, as the foil can blast off and hit you, causing a painful burn.
- I didn’t think I would have to say this, but...do this outdoors! These rockets produce lots of smoke, that like I said, make a very powerful smell that even an air sanitizer can’t hide.
- Don’t do this near dry plants, as the rocket can fly off and start a fire.
- Don’t stand in front of the rocket (for obvious reasons).
Videos
The videos below are on my website (look around and tell me what you think!). These are 2 attempts (both under 1.5MB).
Failed Wooden Rocket Attempt
Successful Paperbook Match Rocket Attempt
FAQ (Frequently asked Questions)
Q; Why does the foil blast off, and leave the match behind?
A; It may be because the match is too heavy, or because you didn’t squeeze the foil onto the match head. You can also just try making another batch.
Q;How far can these rockets fly?
A;I heard they can fly up to 30 feet. I’m pretty sure they used a match from the paper matchbooks, the really cheap kind.
Q;Will you marry me?
A;Yes.
Another use
After lots of trial and error trying to make a perfect batch of rockets, I figured out (accidentaly) that if you light the match on the wood part below the foil, the powder burns and blasts the foil off (like a gun). Sometimes this works, and other times it doesn’t.
Credits
I want to thank Tyrant for inspiring me to make this egg after I did a presentation of my rocket via webcam. I also want to thank everyone that took the time to read the whole egg, as I have put so much effort into this egg. Most of the original pics came out blurry, so I took new pics. That is how dedicated I am.
Please leave any feedback or questions that you might have.
k/j,stniopgge ruoy lla em evig
~Mr. Zee |
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| Dec 28, 2005 2:17 pm -
Very interesting, thanks! |
 | Dec 28, 2005 2:18 pm -
5*`s |
 | Dec 28, 2005 2:19 pm - this suxs
this egg was copied exActly from krimzonepyro but the only thing u did was add a video but thats still copied 0 dickmunch |
 | Dec 28, 2005 2:20 pm -
.Next time, ask me for a repost. 3 |
 | Dec 28, 2005 2:28 pm -
KEEWWWLLL !!!!!... ima go try it now.. 5 * |
 | Dec 28, 2005 2:31 pm -
He didn’t copy this, fuckface, I saw those pictures on his webcam not half an hour ago. |
| Dec 28, 2005 2:31 pm -
btw, 5* and faves |
 | Dec 28, 2005 2:34 pm -
Quote: .Next time, ask me for a repost. 3
I would have, except I never posted this before. Well, I did, but I deleted it 1 minute after.
Quote: this egg was copied exActly from krimzonepyro but the only thing u did was add a video but thats still copied 0 dickmunch
What did I just FUCKING SAY?! I said that I DID NOT COPY AND PASTE THIS.
It’s people like you that piss me off. Ignorance will be your downfall. |
 | Dec 28, 2005 2:35 pm -
Great egg! but so so lame. haha |
 | Dec 28, 2005 2:44 pm -
Never heard of these. Whats the farthest you’ve gotten them to fly? Oh ya btw in my fav’s and a big juicy 5*. |
| Dec 28, 2005 2:48 pm -
Quote: Whats the farthest you’ve gotten them to fly?
A; Just over 10 feet. The rocket was stored in my little treasure chest thing, and it was a paperbook match. It looked really crappy, but I decided to try it. And it worked. |
 | Dec 28, 2005 2:57 pm -
This is amazing. Great Job...*5 |
 | Dec 28, 2005 3:06 pm -
lol koll egg what you should do is put a fuse on it and call it your home made bottle rocket 5* |
| Dec 28, 2005 3:10 pm -
ALSO!
You may be able to ignite a rocket by using a magnifying glass to magnify a sun ray and directing the ray onto the matchhead. It helps to color the foil black if you try it since black absorbs light alot better, meaning it will get hot faster. |
 | Dec 28, 2005 3:23 pm -
hey kua-zee wat will happen if you use 3 mathes for tis will it fly farther.....5 ***** ..good egg |
| Dec 28, 2005 3:27 pm -
Quote: hey kua-zee wat will happen if you use 3 mathes for tis will it fly farther
A; Very good question. I tried that with 4 wooden matches, and it didn’t even lift off the ground. It spewed lots of smoke everywhere,though. It was too heavy to lift off of the ground, but if you want, try it with paperbook matches. They are much lighter, so it might just work. |
 | Dec 28, 2005 5:35 pm -
nice egg, 5* and faves.
does it work with safety matches |
 | Dec 28, 2005 5:47 pm -
cool 5* since i dont fell like looking to see if it was copied (not saying it is). and is that you and a crosssman pump nblack 760 w/ scope? |
| Dec 28, 2005 6:33 pm -
Quote: does it work with safety matches
A; It works with pretty much any type of match, except wet/damn ones.
Quote: is that you and a crosssman pump nblack 760 w/ scope?
A;Yes, and it’s actually a 764, but close enough... :) |
 | Dec 28, 2005 8:56 pm -
5*’s and in favourites... Good work ;) |
| Dec 28, 2005 9:04 pm -
Crap, I meant wet/DAMP
lol
Thanks for the comments everyone! |
 | Dec 28, 2005 10:02 pm -
I give it a 5* |
 | Dec 28, 2005 10:32 pm -
This is a good egg. But I had made one that is pretty good myself. I just didn’t have as many pics and videos. but my drawing is pretty good I might add.
here is my match rocket egg
http://www.rottenegg .com/r3/show/se/66729.html |
 | Dec 29, 2005 12:36 am -
Wow lol ima have to try this in class. Anyways i did bother looking at the other eggs on this and this one was the best by far. anyways thx 4 this now to burn myself.......... |
 | Dec 29, 2005 1:09 am -
Nice 5* i found that if had a paper match and made 2 flaps at the bottom it ws more accurate (flaps meaning slicing it at the bottom and bending then the opposite way) |
 | De 29, 2005 12:22 pm -
awesome 5*s, in favs |
 | Dec 29, 2005 3:39 pm -
sweet shit dude 5* because its that cool |
| Dec 29, 2005 3:58 pm -
i tried that yester day it didnt work i left it proped on a candel like in ur pick i used paper matches and i left and came back like 2-3 hours later and nothing happend what did i do wrong? |
| Dec 29, 2005 4:41 pm -
Quote: i tried that yester day it didnt work i left it proped on a candel like in ur pick i used paper matches and i left and came back like 2-3 hours later and nothing happend what did i do wrong?
A;Dude, it doesn’t take that long. The powder probably burned while you were gone. You probably didn’t set the match directly above the flame. Either that, or you didn’t securely fasten the foil onto the matchhead. The launch doesn’t take mroe than 1 min. if you do it right. |
 | Dec 29, 2005 5:48 pm -
this is good but u didnt give any directions on how to use the paper book matches post those directions.. then 5***** |
| Dec 29, 2005 6:04 pm -
spaz, the directions are pretty obvious. Just prop them on a candle, put a flame near the foil, and they launch. |
 | Dec 30, 2005 11:51 am -
That’s interesting how much power those little bastards have in that video clip. Neato! 5 stars for you you crazy asian! |
 | Dec 30, 2005 5:33 pm -
awesome egg 5* cant wait to try |
 | Jan 04, 2006 5:45 am -
lol |
 | Jan 09, 2006 1:04 pm -
about the sucessful paperbook match missileon your site...i got a wodden one to go as far or if not farther than that.......and freewebs suck...and your pics dont work.... and www.sweet11.cjb.net |
 | Jan 09, 2006 6:41 pm -
You have your own brand of matches? thats fuking sik dude. |
| Jan 10, 2006 4:58 pm -
Quote: Where and how did u do this crap dude,Hit me back man.
I did this inside my room, near a huge window/door thing. As for how I did it, just follow my egg. |
| Jan 17, 2006 4:36 pm -
Incase my bandwith reaches it’s limit, it will be restored on the 8th of the next month. |
| Jan 19, 2006 8:00 pm -
http://media.putfile.com/ atch-Missiles88
^My Video^ |
| Jan 19, 2006 8:01 pm -
http://media.putfile.com/ atch-Missiles88
^My Video^
woops lol |
| Jan 22, 2006 3:13 pm -
Great video Rock_In_Black.
Putfile didn’t let me watch it, so I just downloaded it.
I know the egg seems too good to be true, but I wrote this and took all the pictures over the course of 2 weeks. Michael, I’ll invite the guests, and you set up everything.. ;p |
 | Jan 27, 2006 8:55 pm -
ll i have to say is.... good work damn i wish i made eggs like that |
| Jan 28, 2006 10:01 am -
Quote: Isn’t "grammer" spelt like this "grammar"?
Yes it is spelled with AR at the end, not ER. |
 | Feb 03, 2006 2:13 pm -
very nice, perfectly written |
 | Feb 03, 2006 3:00 pm -
This is good. Reel good. So so good. Wowingly good. Goodingly Good..................... .........Kua-Zee yer gay (joking). I like this egg. 4*s. |
 | Mar 12, 2006 11:14 am -
Great egg. 5*. And nice video, Rock In Black |
 | Mar 15, 2006 9:30 am -
wooo, that’s a good explanation.
5* |
 | Apr 27, 2006 4:15 am -
This is awesome. I’m totally gona try this today!! 5**** |
 | May 28, 2006 11:59 am -
this is sweet im going forth to destroy the evil army with my match rockets beware |
 | Jun 17, 2006 3:49 am - lovly
Awsome egg man, i havent got it to work very well yet but i love the idea. |
 | Jun 30, 2006 10:36 am -
5* faves, im gonna try it with a stick and powdered match head |
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