Ever Forget A Launch Lug? TIPS

Did you ever finish a rocket and realize you didn't glue on a launch lug?
Here's a simple way to "finish" a launch lug without painting it.


Cut some 20 lb. paper a little longer than your launch lug.

To check the wrap width, roll the paper you just cut around the lug and cut the width 1/32" short.

You don't want the ends to match when wrapped around the lug. This will give you a better, stronger gluing area.

I've already pre-rolled the paper in the palm of my hand by rolling a 1/8" dowel over it.
I'm using a simple glue stick to adhere it around the launch lug.

This is what you are looking for, when wrapped and glued around the lug.

I didn't get a perfect matched gap, it won't matter much. This gap area will glue to the body tube.

Sand off the overhang of the paper wrap with fine sandpaper on a sanding block.

If you've already painted the rocket, be sure to scrape off some paint and rough up the body tube where it'll be glued.