ASP MMX Jayhawk Build, Part 2, Parts Prep

Before sliding the couplers into the tubes -

Round off the edges with some 400 grit sandpaper.

The rounded coupler won't fold in the edge of the body tubes.

On the left is the tube ends butted against each other. Small tubes are difficult to cut square.

Square up the tubes with 400 grit on a sanding block.

On the right are the same tubes after sanding and truing them up.

The marking guide matches up and fits the little tube diameter!

Thanks A.S.P.!

Here's the kit supplied small plastic angle to mark the body tubes for the fin locations.

Hang onto the marking angle - you might need it for a future MMX build.

The base and shoulder of the nose cone needed a little squaring up.

Not a big deal - the outside surface was smooth and the slot cut very clean.