Estes DARC-1, #7307 Build Part 18, Gluing In The Recovery Compartment

The recovery compartment was dry fitted into the top of the shroud body.

I traced around the inside edge for a placement guide before the glue was used.

The recovery compartment and centering ring contact points are both cardstock so wood glue was used on the front edge.

After that wood glue dried on the front edge - 

Medium CA glue was applied along the cardstock and plastic contact points with a toothpick.

Squeeze out a good sized drop of CA on some scrap cardboard. Dip the toothpick tip in the CA glue.

Run the wet glue tip down the joint.  Repeat until the entire contact line is attached. 

A bead of CA glue takes longer to dry than some other applications where the glue soaks into the surfaces. Be patient and hold the compartment in place until the glue sets up.