Estes DARC-1, #7307 Build Part 17, Fitting The Landing Skid

On the left is one of the "Y" pieces.

Both pieces got the same glue bead to seal the laser cut edges and smooth sanding.

On the right is the bottom of the skid after sanding the dowel flat with the bottom of the skid. CWF filler was applied and sanded.

Note I have a grocery bag over my left hand for a close spraying of filler/primer. I only need to prime the bottom face. The bag covers the side and keeps paint off my hand.

I hope you haven't glued the upper "Z" pieces on yet.

By itself, the skid will flop over without the Z pieces holding it straight.

Gluing them on before sliding the skid in place will give you a poor fit. 

Slid in the skid and hold it straight up from the body.

Set a Z piece in place and lightly press against the body. Notice the position.

Remove the Z piece and apply light glue to the back. You can add more glue on later.

While holding the skid vertical - press the glued Z piece in place.

After the glue sets up, repeat with the other side. 

Here's the finished landing gear skid, ready for a white undercoat.