Tack-rag the dust and inspect for scratches,
gouges, or voids. Repeat this sequence as
needed to achieve a smooth, unblemished
surface.
Figure 7
Step 41
Tie a slip knot with about a 1”
loop at the free end of the Kevlar thread.
Run the elastic shock chord through this
loop, and tie a slip knot in the elastic as
shown in Fig. 7 above, trapping the Kevlar
loop. Pull both knots tightly against each
other, then apply a drop of thinned glue to
the two knots to secure them. Allow to dry.
Step 42
Remove the four pieces of tape
protecting the fin attachment areas from the
body tube, and discard.
Step 43
Referring back to Fig. 1, in the
same manner as you did for the fin tip pod
tubes, use a large “T” pin to punch a series
of holes along the fin alignment lines
between the rear edge of the tube and the
line drawn at 4”, about 3/32” apart. This
will actually help strengthen the attachment
of the fin later. Apply a thin layer of glue to
the four main fin alignment lines, forcing
some glue into the pin holes. Allow these to
dry about 20 minutes. This forms the
foundation layers for what is known as a
“double-glue joint”.
Step 44
Remove the two pieces of tape
protecting the launch lug attachment areas
from the body tube, and discard. Apply a
thin layer of glue to these areas and allow to
dry. Apply a thin layer of glue to the two
launch lugs as well, and allow to dry.
Step 45
Remove the eight pieces of tape
protecting the reactor vane attachment areas
from the body tube, and discard. Apply a
thin layer of glue to these areas and allow to
dry. Cut eight more pieces of masking tape,
1/16” wide and 4.75” long, and reapply over
these areas to protect the glue layer for a
later step.
Figure 8
Step 46
Pull the Kevlar thread down
through the center of the motor mount from
the top. As shown in Fig. 8 above, apply a
generous bead of glue around the inside of
the main body tube, about 2” up from the
rear edge. Spread this around with a brush.
With one continuous motion, not stopping
during the process, insert the motor mount
into the main body tube and push forward
through the glue until the rear edge of the
motor tube is even with the rear edge of the
body tube. Do not stop the push during this
step as it will allow the glue to “freeze” the
mount in the wrong place. Set the body tube
in an upright position for about an hour
while the glue dries.
Figure 9
Step 47
If you are using a pre-assembled
parachute, skip to the next step. Assemble
the parachute as shown in its included
instructions, but modify the shroud
attachment method as shown in Fig. 9
above.
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