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Consider building a Squirrel. It just needs tissue paper and balsa.
Here's what a Squirrel looks like:
http://www.rubber-power.com/
Balsa wood can be purchased locally at any hobby store or craft store.
Similar stores may carry propellers and the good elastic bands to use for wind up.
If you cannot get the propellers, there is a writeup on how to make one out of a Coke bottle at http://www.rubber-power.com:
Also for the propeller, you can try:
take the vortex part of the tip of a pen off.
get a paper clip (meta kind :P)
to make a prop. take two strips of balsa. put them at angle of choice, and slide the straight paper clip through it to form an x of some sort. now glue it together and you cover with tissue paper! and you have a homemade prop!!
i am Andrew Bradford, creator of the homemade prop specified above. it works out great if tampered with enough
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What are the materials use at home?
Plastic, iron, rubber and steel
What should I do if my cat eats a rubber band?
If your cat eats a rubber band, it is important to contact your veterinarian immediately. Ingesting a rubber band can be harmful to your cat's health and may require medical attention. Do not attempt to induce vomiting or treat the situation at home without consulting a professional.
How do how do you make silly bands with regular rubber bands?
I don't think you can make a silly band with a regular rubber band I think in the factory where they make silly bands they have a special machine to shape them. they only thing you going to get if you do make one a home is a circle. because that is the shape of the rubber band.
How can I make a guitar capo at home?
To make a guitar capo at home, you can use a pencil and a rubber band. Place the pencil on the fretboard where you want to capo, then wrap the rubber band around the pencil and the back of the guitar neck to hold down the strings. This makeshift capo can help change the pitch of the guitar.
How do you change a tongue web piercing at home?
with two pairs of tweezers, a rubber band, a bottle of mouthwash and with great difficulty
Who inspired the wright brothers to build the airplane?
They claimed that when they were both little their father would frequently go on business trips, and one day he brought home a little propeller with a rubber band around it that they could wind up and it would fly around the room. From there on out they loved the concept of flying, although this has never been proven.
What is some examples of potential energy that you can see in your own home?
Some examples of potential energy in your home are a charged battery (electrical potential energy), a stretched rubber band (elastic potential energy), and an object lifted off the ground (gravitational potential energy).
How did people at home help during World War 2?
Recycling metals and rubber for war materials grow own vegetables in "Victory" gardens
What is the name for an airplane home?
an airport
Where can you find rubber in home?
The rubber that comes from oil is called 'synthetic rubber'. The rubber that comes from trees is called 'natural rubber'.
Where can you get shaped rubber bands?
You can buy thick rubber bands at office supply stores, some supermarkets, and some craft stores. Home depot has really thick ones
How do you buy rubber wood?
You can buy rubber wood by shopping at your local home supply store. Home Depot and Lowe's both offer forms of rubber wood mulch and rubber wood for building.
