Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Estes Starship Nova #1371 Build, Part 20, Fillets, Launch Lug and Wing Tips




The tape mask was lifted but left on the outside edge of the engine pod.
Fillets were applied with Titebond No Run, No Drip glue. (Molding and Trim glue)
After the fillets dry the tape can be rolled down to cover the interior paint in the engine pods.





You will have to use the "Double Glue" method to glue on the wing tips. They are heavy and tend to fall over before the glue sets.
The guide piece comes in handy to get the correct angle and support the tip.


The long launch lug is trimmed to the same length as the lower intake tube. I cut the ends to the slight angle of the fairing wrap.

The paint on the glue line was sanded to get a better bond.



After the glue dried on the wing tips I sanded off the slight balsa overhang on the outside edge.

CWF was added to fill any remaining seam.

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