Introduction

Catapult helps the children to learn about force and love to play with them. So, today we will learn about how to make a Lego Catapult. Let us begin.

Supplies

Let us look through the supplies required to build a Catapult.

Tools

• Rubber-bands

Materials

• Lego Pieces
• Rubber
• Wooden Pieces

Steps To Make A LEGO Catapult

Step 1: The first step is to take a Lego rod piece and insert the tiny Lego pieces into it as screws.

Lego Rod Piece

Step 2: The next step is to add the two pieces adjacent, which will help hold the rings.

Adding Adjacent Pieces

Step 3: Now, simultaneously fix the small pieces at the side and fix the small pieces inside it.

Fixing the Supporting Pieces

Step 4: In the next step, take some long Lego pieces and once again make a middle piece attached to a small Lego piece.

Making Second Center Piece

Step 5: On one side of the base, add the Lego gear pieces, and next to it, fix a small and brown coloured regular Lego piece on it.

Fixing the Gears and Supporting Pieces

Step 6: In the middle black Lego, Piece attach some Lego pieces and fix them with the centrepiece.

Fixing the Support Piece

Step 7: Attach the rubber band with the barrel.

Attaching Rubber-band

Step 8: Fix the top piece of the catapult and add some small pieces at the side which will hold it strongly.

Adding Pieces at Sides

Step 9: Cover the entire catapult with the same colour and add some small wooden pieces at the corners.

Attaching Wooden Pieces

Step 10: Make the supporting pillars next to the cup.

Making Supporting Pieces

Step 11: Again, take two pipe-shaped Lego pieces and connect them with rubbers. Once you attach them, fix some tiny Lego pieces at the end.

Fixing the Pieces with Rubber

Step 12: Fix this piece on the side pillars of the catapult.

Attaching the Lego Piece

Step 13: Now, cover and attach some Lego pieces at the side at slanting.

Covering the Lego Pieces

Step 14: The last step is to attach the wheels and enjoy the Catapult.

Lego Catapult

Things To Remember

• Make sure the black coloured Lego piece and brown coloured Lego pieces are flexible.
• Make sure the rubber band is strong.

Saquib Siddiqui

Saquib Siddiqui is a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in science projects and experiments. Saquib’s work focuses on integrating scientific concepts with practical applications, making complex ideas accessible and exciting for learners of all ages. In addition to his practical work, Saquib has authored several articles, research papers, and educational materials.