Estes Python 4 Build, Part 9, Conduit Prep & Glue

Under the long middle fins sit the flat conduits.
These are die-cut on thin, glossy card stock.



The fit couldn't be very good over the curve of the body tube.

Before gluing the conduits were pressed over a dowel to put some round onto the gluing surface.

Glue sticks are the best for this kind of adhesion.

Set down a piece of paper for a clean gluing surface.
Rub a light cover of glue on the back of the conduit.
The back is the side with the raised edges from the die cutting process.
Be sure to get glue on the sides of the conduit. The sides may want to raise up if not glued down.

Use a clean dowel to roll over the conduit.

Smooth from the center line and out to the edges.
Pick up any glue that might squeeze out the edges before it dries.

A glued conduit is ready for the long middle fin to be attached.