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Thing-a-ma-Jig Instruction Sheet: INS-SP015
Note to Parents, Teachers, and Leaders
The
Thing-a-ma-Jig
is a model rocket kit that is designed with
youngsters in mind.
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As far as model rockets go,
Thing-a-ma-Jig
assembly is
easy!
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Instructions for this kit may look long, but that is
because steps are broken down and carefully
explained in kid-friendly terms.
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There are some steps (using cutting tools, knot tying,
critical assembly steps) that may require adult
assistance, depending on the age and experience of
the child. These are highlighted in the instructions
with an adult looking over the step.
Thing-a-ma-Jig Kit Contents:
The figure below shows a picture of each of the parts in your
Thing-a-ma-Jig
kit. Take a minute to find these parts and
become familiar with their names.
Required for assembly and finishing
To properly assemble the
Thing-a-ma-Jig
you will need the
following tools and supplies: White glue (Elmer’s School Glue
is not recommended as it is too thin) (
NOTE:
Do
NOT
use Hot
Glue!), pencil, ruler, scissors, masking tape, hobby knife, and a
hole punch.
For finishing see the section on finishing (on the first page).
Steps 1-7 Engine Mount Construction
1.
Make a mark on the
Engine Tube
¼” from one end, as
shown in
Figure 1.
Using a razor knife, cut a short slit in
the tube, at this mark.
ADULTS
may wish to help with this
step.
(Thing-a-ma-FACT:
The
Engine Tube
is used to hold the
model rocket motor in place during flight)
Figure 1
2.
Locate the
Engine Hook
and insert one end of it into the
slit you made as shown in
Figure 2
.
(
Thing-a-ma-FACT:
The
Engine Hook
is used to help hold the rocket motor inside the
engine tube)
Figure 2
3.
Figure 3
shows you how to glue in the
Engine Block
.
(
Thing-a-ma-FACT:
The
Engine Block
blocks the motor to keep
it from shooting up into the rocket during flight. A
Bead of Glue
is
a wide line of glue, kind of like the drawing below.)
Figure 3
