260 Space Booster Build Part 22 Clear Fin Can

I made up the clear fin can on a scrap piece of BT-60, off the model. I didn't want to take any chances of the clear dope marring up the model's finish.

The scrap BT-60 was marked for four fins, the pencil lines extended up the body tube.
The fluorescent light tube was scored in a straight line and cracked down it's length. It was wrapped around the scrap BT-60 and taped.




I found it easiest to apply the Aero Gloss clear dope down the root edge with a Q-Tip.
Double check before applying the dope to be sure you have the root edge.






After gluing all four fins, a fillet of clear dope was run down the root edge. Use a thin brush and keep the dope close to the root edge. It becomes clearer when it dries.





The dope glued edge joints feel fairly strong at first. A few days afterward, they feel brittle.
I have a feeling these fins will pop off on a hard landing, just like the fins on my original Thor Agena B did.