Unless you enjoy frustration - Don't cut out sheet plastic parachutes with scissors!
TIP: Notice the ruler is turned over, with the cork facing up.
With the metal down there is less flex of the sheet plastic and you won't end up with a jagged cut.
Why place cork on the back of a ruler? Sure it helps with slippage, but -
The cork also raises the ruler so old style India ink pens wouldn't run under the edge.
TIP: Notice the cardstock under the chute material.
This backs up the thin plastic and makes for a cleaner punch.
It's hard to get a good punch without the backing.
Note the punch is set to the outside of the reinforcement ring center, towards the "point" of the chute edge. A tear won't have a chance to start if the string is against the stronger reinforcement.
The Quest shroud lines look like they might be weak, but they are stronger than the lines included in some current Estes kits.
If you don't have long tweezers yet - these are very useful: CLICK HERE
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