Estes Starliner #0863 Build, Part 8, Engine Mount Gluing & Wing Fit

I had to go back and re-cut the long slot to fit the wing. I just wasn't happy with the way the first try came out.

This time is slid in two used engine casings for better support when cutting into the tube.

The engine mount is glued into the tube with the flat side of the centering rings lined up in the slot.

TIP: I slotted a scrap piece of BT-20 tubing to wrap around the open slot and keep it closed around the centering rings.

Here's a better fit of the wing in the front of the long slot.