K.P.L. (Knex Plane Launcher)
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K.P.L. (Knex Plane Launcher)
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Have you ever wished for a way to get your paper planes to go farther? Now you can with my K.P.L! My first model of it, the V1.0, was so powerful that it launched the plane extremely hard. V1.0 is not for firing at anyone!
V1.1, however was a slightly gentler approach. The only thing you do to the V1.1 (which I documented) to make the V1.0 is to add three yellow connector segments to the barrel. So let's get started.
By the way, this thing was so powerful that it automatically pulled the trigger, so I just took the trigger off. You'll see how to fire later.
V1.1, however was a slightly gentler approach. The only thing you do to the V1.1 (which I documented) to make the V1.0 is to add three yellow connector segments to the barrel. So let's get started.
By the way, this thing was so powerful that it automatically pulled the trigger, so I just took the trigger off. You'll see how to fire later.
The Barrel
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This step will show you how to build the part in which the airplane will sit. Remember, for the 1.0, you need three extra segments.
Firing Mech
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Basically holds the rubber band before firing. Really simple.
Rubberband Placement
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How to place the rubber band, obviously!
Bipod
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The bipod placement.
Firing and Range Stats
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How to load and fire, and a taste of the power I got!