FlisKits Space Raider Build, Part 8, Base Shroud

In this picture the model is flipped over, upside down.

Apply a film of white glue over the widest outside tab.

Press onto the shroud edge. Both the shroud edge and glue tab are even.

Try a dry fit here before using any glue.

Apply glue to the two remaining tabs and slide into position. The inside tab root edge corner is even with the trailing edge of the fin.

Long tweezers help hold the tab in place while the glue sets up.

After all four base shroud pieces are in place - 

The shroud sides that contact the fins get a glue fillet using white glue. White glue dries clear. Yellow glue could stain the shroud print.

Here's the completed base shrouds in place. With the base shroud pieces glued on the model is very sturdy.

Notice there is enough BT-20 tube extending out the back to allow for a simple wrap of tape to retain the engine. An engine hook could have been used on this one.