The catalog picture shows the tube extension painted black.
I used the Contact Paper Blackboard covering material.
A strip was cut and started under the engine hook. This was rolled around the tube, the trimmed end stuck under the engine hook.
Here's the finished look.
The overhang was shaved off with a razor blade.
Looks like there is some paint or filler inside the launch lug end. I'll have to clean that out.
The shock cord and parachute were tied on.
This model required a long shock cord so the upper section and nose cone wouldn't hit the lower body during descent.
The adapter shoulder was loose, it took wrap of masking tape to fit.
TIP: Notice the masking tape is rolled over the rounded shoulder edge. This helps prevent the tape from rolling back onto itself when sliding it into the lower main tube.
That knot might just be simple enough that I remember how to tie it! I usually have to save any knot image on my iPhone ... :)
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