Wolverine Rocketry Phoenix AIM-54A Build Part 10 Fin Tapers Part 1

Cut out the fin taper template and trace it onto the face of the fins with a sharp, soft pencil. A softer pencil will make a darker line.





TIP: If the laser cutting process left a dark brown edge, don't sand it off!
You'll be able to use that dark edge to better see the thickness of the taper as you sand.







If the edges are light you can darken them up with the flat side of a pencil.
Make this coloring as dark as you can using a soft pencil.





This method is not recommended for this model.
The fins on the Phoenix will be painted white - a Sharpie marked edge might bleed through the white finish coat.

If you use a Sharpie, mark quickly not allowing the ink to soak into the balsa.
A black edged fin will be the easiest to see when sanding the taper.