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how do you make a model rocket?

i'm making one for science classthe launcher we're using is this thing that blows out air through a little tube and your rocket shoots off.so yeawhat's the best design to make our rocket go the highest? pleaassethankyoouuu.(:

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You can if you have a muffin tinIf not, the liners aren't really strong enoughIf you are desperate try using 3 instead of one and placing them in a pan with sides pretty close to each otherYou might not get a perfect shape but that should keep them from spreading too much,
Yes, you canAluminum liners just work a little better at keeping the cupcake or biscuit from sticking to the panAnd they are easier to peel off too.
As for the outside, (the stuff that makes your rocket look good), you can use old Thin Cardboard tubes from empty/old fabric tubes and of various Diameters - (Sprayed with silver or other Colour) - or thin walled Aluminium tube(old Aluminium cans that are empty, but MUST check details on the cans){like aerosol cans etc.} You could put a/some Small CO2 Soda Siphon canister/s in your rocket and arrange to set it/them off by either piercing the SEAL or melting it(the short sealed end)The pressure in the small canister is enough to give you lift off I have many other ways which are nowadays a little more frowned upon cos of 9/11 Or go to google.'rocket clubs' for your countryI'm in UK Pete.
Yes, you canIt should turn out just fineBake them in the paper liners in a cupcake/muffin pan, NOT on a cookie sheet or baking sheet as previously suggestedWhen the cupcakes are ready to be eaten, just tear the paper off and enjoy!
Place the liners in a muffin panIf you don't have one, check the neighbours and borrow it with the promise of 1 or 2 as a thank-you Other than that you could use a round cake tin and place the liners in that haven't tired it just a top of the head ideaCould workThe liners Do need to be supported - so by using the cake tin they're supported by the outer side and supported by each filled muffin liner on the inner side.

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