Friday, August 2, 2024

Enerjet by Aerotech, Astrobee D Build, Part 6, Launch Lug Rail

A "T" shaped length of plastic is supplied to make the scale launch lugs. This is one of the more difficult steps in the build.
The instructions say to use either a knife or razor saw to cut two pieces 1 15/16" long. I tried a knife but you might have better luck using a fine point razor saw. 

I cut my two lug pieces a little longer than directed and sanded to the correct length using a block.


On a separate piece of paper, a bottom and top template is supplied.

Set the back end of the template even with the rear of the lug pieces and trace the cuts with a pencil.

Notice the bottom pencil line has a chevron shaped curve. Some of the curve happens automatically because the bottom of the lug is curved to fit the body tube.



Again, I cut a little long and will sand to the correct length and shape.

The front angle is cut with a razor saw.

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