Estes Maxi-Brute Honest John (Kit #1269), Part 14, Gluing Up The Fin Halves

(My camera focused on the closest edges. Look at the blurred right and left wider sides of the fins.)

On the left - 

Notice one side is higher than the other.

On the right - 

This is what you are looking for. Both sides are in line with each other. You can't count on evening up the overhang edges. Look beyond them and focus on the sides of the fins.

Alignment of the fin sides is VERY important. If one side is high, you could sand through it trying to even up both sides.

After checking the alignment on all four sides - 

Tape together the fin halves with a strip on masking tape, making a hinge. Check the alignment again before using any glue.

Open the two halves.

This allows you to apply liquid cement to the edges on the tape side.

The inset shows the Plastruct Plastic Weld glue I use.

Brush a fairly wet line down one side of the "hinge" edge. Work fast - This glue dries quickly.

Close up the fin and hold until the glue dries.

We'll glue the other three sides in the next post.