Estes Skytracer Clone #1361 Build, Part 7, Stabilizer Fin Fit?

Here's why I sand the exposed centering ring face flat. It will be visible on the finished model where the ring is even with the outside body tube.

I wasn't paying attention to the instructions.

I noticed the root edge on the stabilizer fin that overhangs the engine mount tube didn't touch the engine mount tube.

I thought I made a mistake when cutting out the fins. I sanded the stepped root edge until the overhang edge touched the engine tube.

After gluing the stabilizer fin in place, I took a closer look at the instruction drawings.

I don't know why - but there is definitely a gap!

I left it as is.