Contact paper will be used for most of the black on the rocket. When applied outside the ring wall it'll strengthen the ring wall.
This is actually black sheeting used for a chalkboard writing surface. I bought some after seeing the results Jason Dembrosky got using it for black trim on his rockets.
Check out the back story HERE.
It's cheap, self adhesive and very smooth when applied.
You can find it at craft stores like Michael's.
You can find it at craft stores like Michael's.
Here the Contact paper has already been applied to the outside of the large ring. The inside of the ring is getting blackened with a permanent marker.
I'm not marking the ring where it'll be glued to the main tube.
On the ring sides you can see where super glue was applied to strengthen the edges.
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