Flying Model Rocket Kit Instructions
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How to Use These Instructions:
A. Using basic modeling techniques, this kit will
help in the development of modeling skills.
B. Check all parts before you begin building.
C. Test fit all parts before gluing.
D. Check off each step as you complete it.
Construction Supplies Required:
A. Ruler
B. Knife
C. Pencil
D. Glue
E. Scissors
F. Sandpaper
G. Paint
H. Sanding Sealer
I.
Adult Supervision
1.
Engine Mount Assembly
Parts Needed: Engine Mount Tube (
H
),
Engine Hook (
G
), 2 Centering Rings (
F
)
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¼”
f
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t
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of
t
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t
ube
(
H
) with a pencil. (Fig 1a)
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1/
8”
hor
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ont
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on
the mark. Lay the Engine hook (
G
) on the body tube
inserting the 90 degree bent section into the slit. (Fig 2a)
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ma
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½”
f
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bot
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e
nds
of
t
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Engi
ne
Mount Tube (
H
) with a pencil. (Fig 1a)
Place one Centering Ring (
F
) at the top of the Engine
Mount Tube (
H
) and one at the bottom of the Engine
Mount Tube (
H
) as shown. (Fig 3a)
Place a small ring of glue around the Engine Mount Tube
(
H
)
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(
½”
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t
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nds
)
(
Fi
g
3a
)
Slide the remaining Centering Ring (
F
) over the glue
onto the marks as shown. (Fig 4a)
1/4
“
½
“
½
“
Ring m ark
Ring m ark
Hook mark
Glue
Glue
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Sl
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(Fig 1a)
(Fig 2a)
(Fig 3a)
(Fig 4a)
2.
Tube Marking
Parts Needed: Main Body Tube (
C
)
Place the Body Tube (
C
) on the template. (Fig 2a)
With a pencil carefully draw small alignment marks at
the intersection of the tube and the fin guide. (Fig 2a)
Using a door frame or a tube marking guide (to make
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)
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t
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ma
r
ks
3”
down the Body Tube (
C
). (Fig 2b)
** NOTE ** Make sure not to press too hard on the
tube. A light mark is all that is required
H) Shock Cord Mount
Expanded View
P.O. Box 271 Grayson, GA 30017
Explorer X-13/X-19 Educational
B) Nose Cone
(Two Part)
A) Streamer
D) Shock Cord
G) Engine Hook
F) Centering
Rings (2)
H)
Engine Tube
I) Launch Lug
C) Body Tube
E) Fins
(Configuration will vary)
Fig. 2a
*Use the dotted lines for 3 fins
*Solid lines for 4 fins
