Fin Tracings TIP

From Stanton Ewert on the Estes Model Rocket Facebook page: 
"*Tip of the day: Our Good buddy, James Helman in TX. taught us to keep all the face-cards from our Estes kits. It just dawned on me this morning to trace an out-line of the fin patterns on the reverse side in case one needs to make a repair, or re-build/copy; now; why didn't I think of this sooner - I got a LOT of face cards to go back & revisit to add this idea to them."

This is a great idea, a lot easier than scanning, editing and filing.
I tend to keep the face cards and instructions in the flat kit bag after a build is complete. Tracing the fins on the blank back of the face card would make for an easy repair or fin replacement later on.

Next time you are on the Estes Model Rocket or Model Rocket Fanatic Facebook pages, check out Stanton's hand painted models. Beautiful work - He must have a very steady hand!