Estes Maxi-Brute Honest John (Kit #1269), Part 4, 1/8" Thick Launch Clip Pieces

If the launch clips were assembled as shown in the instructions, it would be very difficult to fill all the balsa grain pores. I elected to make the pieces out of basswood.

There are two "Part D" pieces cut out of 1/8" basswood.

Note these two pieces are not "square", the top line tapers down.  

There is one disadvantage to using basswood.

It can break in the corners down the grain line if you haven't made a complete cut. 

Four of the Part A pieces are cut out of 1/8" thick stock.

I cut out the rectangles, then cut off the corners using a single edge razor blade. The template was set on the piece to get the correct angle.