Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Estes Terra GLM #7292 Build, Part 3, Launch Lugs & Shock Cord Mount




On the left is the square openings for the launch lug tabs.

TIP: On side of the lug has mold marks. Turn the lug over so they face the bottom and won't be noticed.





Looking from the rear both the two lug pieces line up. They also line up with the engine hook.

TIP: When you can, glue on the launch lugs in line with the engine hook. When sliding the rocket down the launch rod, this sets the engine hook to the back keeping it away from the micro clips and igniter wires - if you bend the igniter wires forward.





On the left is what's left of the plastic tree and two pieces you don't use in the build. On the upper left is the interior shock cord clip and down on the lower right is a third launch lug segment.


The shock cord "cowl" is glued on, over the upper hole in the body tube.
The rubber shock cord is fed through and knotted. The knot end is pulled under the cover.
TIP: Use tweezers to stuff the cord end under the hood.

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