Estes Xarconian Cruiser Build Part 32, Engine Hook Relief Notch

I installed a 24mm engine mount in place of the standard 18mm mount.
This put the engine hook too close to the edge of the plastic tail cone. It would be hard to slide an engine in without the notch shown here.

I used a combination of small files and a hobby knife to get a square cut.
The hook now moves enough to allow an engine in the motor mount tube.

After handling the tail cone some of the paint wore off. I'll have to spray it again with black. It'll be epoxied into the rear of the air frame tube later.

A longer shock cord was tied to the Kevlar leader from the forward centering ring.
The elastic shock cord was attached to the nose cone lug with a Duncan Uni Knot shown HERE.
The parachute snap swivel was attached 1/3 the way down from the nose cone on a loop knot tied in the cord.