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The below article was sent to me by a reader of my site - this proves that if you mail me, it goes on! Mr Hamster!
BIG AL'S HAMSTER LAUNCHER!
Take one length of drain pipe, 2 metres is about right. Block off one end with a disc of metal or something. Drill a large hole in the side a few inches up from the blocked end. (25-30 mm hole.) Purchase a large can of lighter fuel (preferably butane) The kind used to refill fag lighters. steel a Bunsen burner gauze from your school science lab.
Bend this so it will fit snugly across the tube just up from the hole. Load the Hamster (details for handling are found in the other articles) so he/she rests on the gauze above the "chamber" with the hole in. Angle the "barrel" towards something like: your neighbour's car, a brick wall, the window of the house opposite, a "mate" etc. The range is about 10,15 metres or so. Spray fuel into the hole for about 6 seconds. Quickly step back and let one of your mates (a mad one) pop a match into the hole. The mini explosion sends the hamster flying with plenty of force. They come out like pizzas at 5m range.
Tips.
1. Make sure the base in the pipe is secure or it'll fly off.
2. make sure the barrel is stable (don't hold it!)
3. Try spraying the hamster too for a cool flying fire ball!
4. Other launchable projectiles include: Empty beer cans, Pringles tubes, tennis balls, hot dog rolls, gerbils, rats, mice etc etc...
WARNING: Although a damn good laugh be careful! Don't use pipe made from thin plastic that might smash in your face on ignition. The explosion it pretty contained but don't light it if you've spilt any fuel on the outside of the pipe. This isn't very dangerous (I do it almost every weekend, with beer cans and tennis balls) but it could be if you don't follow the instructions carefully. Need I mention light at arms length!!!
Have fun -
BIG AL
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