ADVANCED COMPONENT TUTORIALS
PREPARATIONS AND LAUNCH
BUILD THE COMPONENTS
Take a look at our other tutorials…
First,
you
should
make
sure
that
all
components
of
your
rocket
are
assembled
correctly.
The
fins
of
your
rocket,
whose
shape
you
should
have
planned
at
the
beginning
of
the
construction,
can
now
be
attached
to
the
pressure
tank
at
regular
intervals
with
polyurethane
based
adhesive.
Make
sure
that
the
fins
are
placed
straight.
If
you
haven't
thought
about
the
shape
of
your
fins
yet,
we
recommend that you follow our
guide about the planning phase
.
If
your
rocket
has
several
pressure
vessel
segments,
it
is
important
to
check
that
the
Tornado
Tube
which
connects
the
segments,
has
been
screwed
on
tightly.
You
can
also
attach
the
parachute
to
the
Tornado
Tube
with
a
nylon
cord.
For
rockets
with
only
one
segment
you
have
to
fasten
the
nylon
cord
at
the
upper
end
of
the
chamber.
If
your
pressure
vessel
ends
with
a
bottle
neck,
you
can
tie
the
cord
around
it.
But
if
your
pressure
vessel
ends
with
a
bottle
bottom,
you
have
to
glue
the
cord
to
the
bottom
with
epoxy,
and
then
lead
it
through
a
hole
in
the
lower
part
of
your
parachute
system.
It
makes
sense
to
tie
the
cord
at
the
end
in
such
a
way
that
it
cannot
slip
through
the
hole
in
the
parachute
system.
Afterwards
you
can
attach
your
parachute
system
to
the
pressure vessel with epoxy resin and hot glue.
If
you
plan
to
attach
a
camera
to
the
rocket
and
you
are
looking
for
stable
shots,
we
recommend
a
three-point
parachute
attachment
.
For
this
purpose,
two
more
nylon
cords
are
attached
to
the
rocket
chamber
to
prevent
the rocket from swinging too much after the deployment of the parachute.
ASSEMBLY OF THE ROCKET:
If
you
want
to
build
a
large
and
reliable
water
rocket,
you
do
not
only
need
good
components
–
you
should
also
assemble
the
rocket
carefully
and
prepare
it
correctly
before
launch.
That’s
why
we
want
to
explain
to
you
everything
you
need
to
know before and during the launch.
WHERE TO LAUNCH:
After
you
have
assembled
your
water
rocket,
it’s
important
to
find
a
suitable
launch
site.
Your
launch
site
should
be
located
so
that
there
are
no
roads,
houses,
trees
or
electricity
wires
nearby.
You
should
also
have
a
good
view
of
the
whole
area.
Make
sure
your
launch
site
is
large
enough,
as
the
rocket
can
drift in the
wind.
LEGAL:
But
before
you
are
ready
to
launch,
let’s
talk
about
the
legal
situation.
Since
we’re
from
Germany
,
we
only
know
the
legal
situation
here
–
and
it’s
pretty
complicated.
For
example,
you
have
to
attach
a
sticker
with
your
name
and
address
to
the
rocket,
and
you
have
to
get
a
license
when
flying
higher
than
100
meters.
You
can
probably
be
happy
about
living
in
another
country
in
this
regard.
But
generally
speaking,
you
will
at
least
need
the
permission
from
the
landowner
.
Besides
that,
there
are
often
laws
and
additional
regulations
regarding the launch of model rockets. Please
inform yourself
.
PREPARATIONS:
After
you
have
done
this,
the
preparations
for
the
launch
can
begin.
We
have
created
a
checklist
for
you
with
all
the
important
steps.
It
is
important
that
you
take
a
thorough
approach
and
check
all
the
steps
several
times.
This
increases
the
success
rate
of
your
rocket
enormously.
First
of
all,
you
should
align
your
launch
pad
with
a
water
level
and
then
anchor
it
to
the
ground
.
Attach
the
release
line,
the
air
pump
and
the
filling
system.
Before
the
rocket
can
be
put
on
the
launcher,
you
should
fold
the
parachute
and
insert
it
into
the
system.
The
trigger,
which
prevents
the
timer
from
running,
can
also
be
inserted.
Remember
to
put
an
O-ring
seal
on
to
your
rocket.
Now
it’s
time
to
place
the
rocket
on
the
launch
pad
.
Don't
forget
to
attach
the
trigger
for
the
parachute
system
to
the
pad.
Once
you've
done
that,
you
can
fill
the
filling
system
with
water
and
then
build
up
pressure
with
the
built-in
air
pump
until
the
desired
amount
of
water
has
flowed
into
the
rocket.
Then
close
the
ball
valve
of
your
launcher
and
remove
the
filling
system.
A
string
attached
to
the
ball
valve
can
be useful if you have to abort the launch from a safe distance.
TIPS FOR FILMING:
For
all
of
you
who
not
only
want
to
launch,
but
also
want
to
make
some
nice
videos, here are a few tips for you to get the best results possible.
•
First
of
all,
you
don't
need
an
expensive
camera
to
take
good
shots
of
your
rocket.
Most
mobile
phones
today
have
a
camera
that
is
easily
capable
of
recording
beautiful
videos.
Much
m
ore
important
than
expensive
hardware is the correct handling
of it.
•
One
way
to
achieve
this
is
to
completely
use
the
space
available
on
the
screen.
That’s
possible
when
filming
in
landscape
-
even
if
the
rocket
ideally starts vertically.
•
If
your
camera
or
mobile
phone
does
not
have
optical
image
stabilization
(OIS)
,
we
recommend
that
you
use
a
tripod
for
all
shots
or
that
you
hold
the
phone
firmly
in
place
and
do
not
pull
it
up
when
the
rocket launches.
•
If
you
have
a
slow
motion
function
,
use
it!
It’s
awesome
and
you
should
definitely try it out.
•
But
the
most
important
thing
is
to
bring
variety
into
your
own
video,
and
this
can
be
achieved
through
different
perspectives
.
Near,
far,
frog
and
bird's eye view are the classic ones here.
•
The
most
spectacular
shots
can
be
made
with
an
onboard
camera
attached
to
the
rocket.
We
simply
stick
a
small
camera,
which
costs
about
40€, to the pressure vessel of the rocket.
LAUNCHING YOUR ROCKET:
But
let's
get
back
to
the
launch
preparations.
You
have
now
reached
the
point
where
you
can
build
up
pressure
in
the
rocket.
Once
you
have
started,
do
not
approach
the
rocket
,
as
it
may
explode
or
launch
unintentionally.
Please
always
keep
an
eye
on
the
surroundings
so
that
nobody
is
endangered.
You
should
also
wear
protective
goggles
.
It
is
best
to
build
up
the
pressure
as
quickly
as
possible
using
the
air
pump.
Once
you
have
reached
your
desired
launch
pressure,
all
you have to do is pull the release line and the rocket will launch.
Always film in landscape
Tripods can be useful when your camera hasn‘t OIS
Onboard cameras can film spectacular footage
The fins are attached to the chamber
The parachute is attached to the Tornado Tube
Three-point parachute attachment in action
To
succeed
with
the
construction
of
a
water
rocket,
you
will
have
to
work
very
precisely
and
carefully.
Especially
some
of
the
adhesives
are
pretty
dangerous.
Thus,
please
wear
gloves
when
working
with
adhesive
or
epoxy
and
don‘t
breathe
in
the
gases.
It
is
recommended
to
work
outside
whenever
toxic
gases
could
develop.
The
launch
of
a
water
rocket
may
needs
permission
from
the
competent
authority,
depending
on
your
location.
You
need
the
permission
of
the
landowner
if
you
launch
on
foreign
territory.
Please
wear
safety
goggles
when
pressure
testing
or
launching
your
rocket.
Keep
a
safe
distance
to
the
pressurized
rocket.
We
can
not
guarantee
the
accuracy,
completeness
or
feasibility
of
any
our
tutorials.
We
are
not
responsible
for
any
damage
or
harm
on
objects,
animals
or
humans.
We
do
not
guarantee
that
the
information
provided
on
this
web
site
is
complete,
accurate
and
always
current.
This
applies
also
to all links cited on this website points, either directly or indirectly. We are not responsible for any damage or harm to objects or individuals.
SAFETY GUIDELINES AND DISCLAIMER
English
Change language:
ADVANCED COMPONENT TUTORIALS
PREPARATIONS
AND LAUNCH
BUILD THE COMPONENTS
Take a look at our other tutorials…
First,
you
should
make
sure
that
all
components
of
your rocket are assembled correctly.
The
fins
of
your
rocket,
whose
shape
you
should
have
planned
at
the
beginning
of
the
construction,
can
now
be
attached
to
the
pressure
tank
at
regular
intervals
with
polyurethane
based
adhesive.
Make
sure
that
the
fins
are
placed
straight.
If
you
haven't
thought
about
the
shape
of
your
fins
yet,
we
recommend
that
you
follow
our
guide about the planning phase
.
If
your
rocket
has
several
pressure
vessel
segments,
it
is
important
to
check
that
the
Tornado
Tube
which
connects
the
segments,
has
been
screwed
on
tightly.
You
can
also
attach
the
parachute
to
the
Tornado
Tube
with
a
nylon
cord.
For
rockets
with
only
one
segment
you
have
to
fasten
the
nylon
cord
at
the
upper
end
of
the
chamber.
If
your
pressure
vessel
ends
with
a
bottle
neck,
you
can
tie
the
cord
around
it.
But
if
your
pressure
vessel
ends
with
a
bottle
bottom,
you
have
to
glue
the
cord
to
the
bottom
with
epoxy,
and
then
lead
it
through
a
hole
in
the
lower
part
of
your
parachute
system.
It
makes
sense
to
tie
the
cord
at
the
end
in
such
a
way
that
it
cannot
slip
through
the
hole
in
the
parachute
system.
Afterwards
you
can
attach
your
parachute
system
to
the
pressure
vessel
with
epoxy
resin
and
hot
glue.
If
you
plan
to
attach
a
camera
to
the
rocket
and
you
are
looking
for
stable
shots,
we
recommend
a
three-point
parachute
attachment
.
For
this
purpose,
two
more
nylon
cords
are
attached
to
the
rocket
chamber
to
prevent
the
rocket
from
swinging
too
much
after
the
deployment
of
the
parachute.
ASSEMBLY OF THE ROCKET:
If
you
want
to
build
a
large
and
reliable
water
rocket,
you
do
not
only
need
good
components
–
you
should
also
assemble
the
rocket
carefully
and
prepare
it
correctly
before
launch.
That’s
why
we
want
to
explain
to
you
everything
you
need
to
know before and during the launch.
WHERE TO LAUNCH:
After
you
have
assembled
your
water
rocket,
it’s
important
to
find
a
suitable
launch
site.
Your
launch
site
should
be
located
so
that
there
are
no
roads,
houses,
trees
or
electricity
wires
nearby.
You
should
also
have
a
good
view
of
the
whole
area.
Make
sure
your
launch
site
is
large
enough,
as
the rocket can drift in the
wind.
LEGAL:
But
before
you
are
ready
to
launch,
let’s
talk
about
the
legal
situation.
Since
we’re
from
Germany
,
we
only
know
the
legal
situation
here
–
and
it’s
pretty
complicated.
For
example,
you
have
to
attach
a
sticker
with
your
name
and
address
to
the
rocket,
and
you
have
to
get
a
license
when
flying
higher
than
100
meters.
You
can
probably
be
happy
about
living
in
another
country
in
this
regard.
But
generally
speaking,
you
will
at
least
need
the
permission
from
the
landowner
.
Besides
that,
there
are
often
laws
and
additional
regulations
regarding
the
launch
of
model
rockets.
Please
inform yourself
.
PREPARATIONS:
After
you
have
done
this,
the
preparations
for
the
launch
can
begin.
We
have
created
a
checklist
for
you
with
all
the
important
steps.
It
is
important
that
you
take
a
thorough
approach
and
check
all
the
steps
several
times.
This
increases
the
success
rate
of
your
rocket
enormously.
First
of
all,
you
should
align
your
launch
pad
with
a
water
level
and
then
anchor
it
to
the
ground
.
Attach
the
release
line,
the
air
pump
and
the
filling
system.
Before
the
rocket
can
be
put
on
the
launcher,
you
should
fold
the
parachute
and
insert
it
into
the
system.
The
trigger,
which
prevents
the
timer
from
running,
can
also
be
inserted.
Remember
to
put
an
O-ring
seal
on
to
your
rocket.
Now
it’s
time
to
place
the
rocket
on
the
launch
pad
.
Don't
forget
to
attach
the
trigger
for
the
parachute
system
to
the
pad.
Once
you've
done
that,
you
can
fill
the
filling
system
with
water
and
then
build
up
pressure
with
the
built-in
air
pump
until
the
desired
amount
of
water
has
flowed
into
the
rocket.
Then
close
the
ball
valve
of
your
launcher
and
remove
the
filling
system.
A
string
attached
to
the
ball
valve
can
be
useful
if
you
have to abort the launch from a safe distance.
TIPS FOR FILMING:
For
all
of
you
who
not
only
want
to
launch,
but
also
want
to
make
some
nice
videos,
here
are
a
few
tips
for you to get the best results possible.
•
First
of
all,
you
don't
need
an
expensive
camera
to
take
good
shots
of
your
rocket.
Most
mobile
phones
today
have
a
camera
that
is
easily
capable
of
recording
beautiful
videos.
Much
m
ore
important
than
expensive
hardware is the correct handling
of it.
•
One
way
to
achieve
this
is
to
completely
use
the
space
available
on
the
screen.
That’s
possible
when
filming
in
landscape
-
even
if
the rocket ideally starts vertically.
•
If
your
camera
or
mobile
phone
does
not
have
optical
image
stabilization
(OIS)
,
we
recommend
that
you
use
a
tripod
for
all
shots
or
that
you
hold
the
phone
firmly
in
place
and
do not pull it up when the rocket launches.
•
If
you
have
a
slow
motion
function
,
use
it!
It’s
awesome and you should definitely try it out.
•
But
the
most
important
thing
is
to
bring
variety
into
your
own
video,
and
this
can
be
achieved
through
different
perspectives
.
Near,
far,
frog
and
bird's
eye
view
are
the
classic ones here.
•
The
most
spectacular
shots
can
be
made
with
an
onboard
camera
attached
to
the
rocket.
We
simply
stick
a
small
camera,
which
costs
about 40€, to the pressure vessel of the rocket.
LAUNCHING YOUR ROCKET:
But
let's
get
back
to
the
launch
preparations.
You
have
now
reached
the
point
where
you
can
build
up
pressure
in
the
rocket.
Once
you
have
started,
do
not
approach
the
rocket
,
as
it
may
explode
or
launch
unintentionally.
Please
always
keep
an
eye
on
the
surroundings
so
that
nobody
is
endangered.
You
should
also
wear
protective
goggles
.
It
is
best
to
build
up
the
pressure
as
quickly
as
possible
using
the
air
pump.
Once
you
have
reached
your
desired
launch
pressure,
all
you
have
to
do
is
pull
the
release
line
and
the
rocket
will
launch.
Always film in landscape
Tripods can be useful when your camera hasn‘t OIS
Onboard cameras can film spectacular footage
The fins are attached to the chamber
The parachute is attached to the Tornado Tube
Three-point parachute attachment in action
SAFETY GUIDELINES AND DISCLAIMER
To
succeed
with
the
construction
of
a
water
rocket,
you
will
have
to
work
very
precisely
and
carefully.
Especially
some
of
the
adhesives
are
pretty
dangerous.
Thus,
please
wear
gloves
when
working
with
adhesive
or
epoxy
and
don‘t
breathe
in
the
gases.
It
is
recommended
to
work
outside
whenever
toxic
gases
could
develop.
The
launch
of
a
water
rocket
may
needs
permission
from
the
competent
authority,
depending
on
your
location.
You
need
the
permission
of
the
landowner
if
you
launch
on
foreign
territory.
Please
wear
safety
goggles
when
pressure
testing
or
launching
your
rocket.
Keep
a
safe
distance
to
the
pressurized
rocket.
We
can
not
guarantee
the
accuracy,
completeness
or
feasibility
of
any
our
tutorials.
We
are
not
responsible
for
any
damage
or
harm
on
objects,
animals
or
humans.
We
do
not
guarantee
that
the
information
provided
on
this
web
site
is
complete,
accurate
and
always
current.
This
applies
also
to
all
links
cited
on
this
website
points,
either
directly
or
indirectly.
We
are
not
responsible
for
any
damage or harm to objects or individuals.
English
Change language:
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