Wolverine Rocketry Phoenix AIM-54A Build Part 20 Lugs and Mask

The two 3/16" lugs were glued in line centered between two fins.
Normally I'd use a launch rod to line them up. but the 3/16" rod was much heavier than a 1/8" aluminum rod.

You can use a (lighter) dowel, but be sure it is straight.
TIP: Before you buy a dowel at the hobby store, try rolling it on the floor to make sure it isn't warped. If it is straight it'll roll easily.

The back end of the model was masked to keep the spray paint out.
One long piece of masking tape was set sticky side out around the perimeter of the open tube end.
Paper was rolled up and set in the end.
That paper was taped to the sticky side out tape strip.

I'll probably use a thin coat of epoxy around the inside of the body tube to protect the surface from the recessed engine.