Centuri Draconian Marauder #5336 Build, Part 13, Ends and Edges

Many of the edges of the thick card stock were rough and starting to de-laminate. The edges on the thickest card stock were the worst.
No amount of paint will cover up the rough edges.

I had to go back and add a bead of white glue to all the edges.
Light sanding with 400 grit followed.
The edges got a second coat of white glue and more smooth sanding.
This was a time consuming part of the build.

The launch lug is glued to the bottom "keel".
The lug also holds the front landing gear assembly for display.

The kit has a blow molded nose cone.
There is some flash in the shock cord tie slot.

Instead of cutting with a sharp knife, I simply made a rounded oval opening with a small rat tail file.
Using a knife you might cut through the sides of a thin lug slot.
Rounded edges might also be less wear on the elastic.