Estes Payloader II #3022 Build, Part 16, Gluing the Nose Block

The instructions say to use plastic cement to glue the nose block in the payload section tube. I'll be using thin CA.
If glue were applied as in the illustration it could push the glue up and fog up the clear tube.



Before any glue is applied, the interior of the tube is wiped clean.
Once the nose block is glued in it would be tough to clean the bottom of the tube.

The nose block was slid into the tube, no glue yet.
TIP: Notice the paper towel under the assembly. Always have a paper towel handy when using thin super glues. The glue can get away from you.

Small drops of glue were set on the clear tube edge and allowed to run underneath. Wipe off any excess with the paper towel.

The instructions do say to tape on the nose cone but don't mention it is for nose cone retention. Payload section nose cones can pop off at ejection.
The instructions say to use clear tape. I'll use masking tape inside the NC shoulder to friction fit the nose cone. The sticky side of the clear tape can break down and get into the paint finish if left on the model.
Some builders use two or three pins pushed through a small hole in the clear tube into the nose cone shoulder.