Estes Thor Agena Build Part 20 Turbine Exhaust

I tried to use the small gussets from my print of the SP-28 pattern sheet.
The line thickness was pretty thick. The gussets I'd cut out were inconsistent in size.

I decided to redraw them using a hairline thickness line. This way when cutting them out I could cut right on the thin line for a more consistent size.

These gussets connector flange will be on the new Nozzle PDF. If you'd like one, Patreon members can email me at:
oddlrockets@bellsouth.net
and request the Thor Agena B pattern sheet PDF.



The 3/4" long launch lug was glued to the center circle on the connector flange.

I'll wait to cut out the round flange after all eight gussets are glued in place.
It's just easier to tack down the gussets when the assembly is made on a wider, more stable base.

The gussets are so small, most of the cuts can be made by just pressing a razor blade on the hair lines. Be ready to cut some extras, you'll lose a few.
Cut them out as you need them. Cut only one, then glue in place.

Use the smallest ended tweezers you have to hold the gusset over the diagonal cut. This leaves the square sides open for glue.

The glue bottle was set on it's side and one small drop was squeezed out the nozzle. The gusset edges were rubbed over the glue drop. Use very little glue for positioning on the flange base and side of the lug.