Friday, January 30, 2026

Estes Semi-Scale Saturn V, Kit #K-39, Part 25, Fairing Wraps




Each #7 fairing should be marked for positions and individually trimmed.

Center and press the fairing piece between the fins, noting how the outside edges but up against the fin fairings. 
Even though I tried to get straight sides on the fairing, the conical shape flared out a bit.

The sides of the #7 pieces had to be cut in a slight arc to fit the sides.
On the right shows how many narrow trims were made on the sides to fit the open area.


Before spraying with adhesive, 
The fairing were given a slight curve. I didn't want any adhesive on the printed, visible side.



Here's one of the #7 pieces in place, the sides are almost tucked into the root edges of the fairings.

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