Estes Red Max Build, Part 7, Undercoats and Wet Sanding

TIP: The fin positioning line is carried under the back edge of the body tube.
With the fin positioned onto the body tube, the line would be completely covered. With the line continued over the back lip you have another alignment point.

The last post mentioned how little glue is used to first position the launch lugs. The same goes for the fins.
A very thin line of glue is applied. After I'm sure the fins are in line additional fillets will make a stronger bond.

The first white coat showed the raised fin grain on a few fins.
I did some some damp sanding with 400 grit. I hope these will disappear after the next white coat is applied.

The 400 grit I use now is the Norton Premium sandpaper.
It doesn't load up like the older black 400 grit did. Any paint that does stick is easily removed under running water with a soft brass brush.

Two 1" x 2" pieces were all that was needed to wet sand two Red Max kits. After brushing off the crud, the small pieces of sandpaper will be used again.

TIP: Don't use large pieces of sandpaper to wet sand your models. If you cut a larger piece (maybe 4" x 4") you'll probably sand using the just edge areas leaving the center clean. Cut that 4" square piece into smaller pieces to use the sandpaper more efficiently.