The vertical UNITED STATES decals were wider spaced!
On the Estes kit decals, the UNITED STATES decals were one continuous strip with clear overlay between the two words.
I cut the words apart for easier placement.
Three are centered between and over the raised conduits. The pieces of masking tape were for the 1/4" from the joint spacing.
Note how close the verticals are at the base if the lower launch lug. Some of the clear border was trimmed right up to the black ink.
Only had one decal break.
Here's the lower STATES decal placed first. It is set directly over the fin slot.
The UNITED decal followed directly above.
I re-wetted and repositioned the tear.