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Fin Alignment Guide

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Fin Line

Fin Line

Launch Lug Line

Fin Line

Tube Marking Guide

Summary of Contents for Theta 13

Page 1: ...Products products except for replacement or repair at Aerospace Speciality Products option of those products proven to be defective in manufacture within one month from date of original purchase For r...

Page 2: ...sired clear sanding block tack cloth Assembly Instructions you can use the checkboxes to mark off each step as they are completed 1 We ll start by building the Engine Mount Refer to Figure A as needed...

Page 3: ...nd cut it out Wrap the guide around the body tube line up the marks on each end to align the guide see Figure B Use a piece of tape to hold the guide in place With a sharp pencil mark the body tube at...

Page 4: ...see Figure G In one smooth motion insert the engine mount into the bottom of the body tube be sure to insert the end with the engine blocks first The bottom of the lower centering ring should be even...

Page 5: ...attached and allow the glue to dry One fin at a time apply another thin layer of glue to the root edge and firmly press the fin in place on the body tube Note that the bottom of the root edge of each...

Page 6: ...shoulder if needed for a smooth fit Thread the screw eye into the center of the bottom of the nose cone Remove the screw eye and put some glue into the hole in the base of the nose cone and thread the...

Page 7: ...ly a second coat After the second coat is dry sand with medium or fine sandpaper until the surfaces are smooth Continue with single coats of sealer sanding in between each coat as needed until the woo...

Page 8: ...pulled out with your fingers If it is not a snug fit remove the engine and wrap some tape around the outside of the engine about 1 4 from the nozzle end as shown in the top drawing below Test fit and...

Page 9: ...Theta 13 Aerospace Speciality Products Page 9 Fin Alignment Guide TAB Fin Line Fin Line Launch Lug Line Fin Line Tube Marking Guide...

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