Wolverine Rocketry Phoenix AIM-54A Build Part 18 Raised Panels

You can check to see if your panels are square by setting them against the corner of your straightedge.

The laminated craft stick was cut to the size of the outside edges of the panel squares on the decal sheet.
I want the edges of the panel to cover up the black panel lines on the decal.

The bottom gluing surface of the panels should be sanded to the contour of the body tube.

Wrap sandpaper around the tube and sand the panel bottom in a straight line.

The inset picture shows the fit after sanding.

From left to right -

1. Marking the sides for the sanded tapers.

2. Sides are sanded, top and bottom are marked for shaping.

3. Tops and bottoms are sanded.

All four panels are ready for sealing, sanding. I'll probably glue them on after the decals are in place.