MPC Lambda Payloader Build, Part 14, Loose Ends

The elastic shock cord was tied to the adapter loop.

The loose end was stuck inside the open hole at the bottom.

The parachute was attached to the shock cord, about 1/3 the way down from the top. This way the payload section won't swing through the chute shroud lines. It also keeps the payload section far enough away from the rocket body when descending under the chute.

The body tube isn't very long. 

Here's how much room is left when the parachute is packed in. The wadding isn't even in place. There would be no room for the shock cord or adapter shoulder.

In the above picture, the parachute was "spiked" and folded in half. 

To get everything to fit, spike the chute and fold into thirds. Then wrap the shroud lines.

To finish things off,

I like to scrape the paint off the metal engine hook.

It's a cleaner look and the paint won't bubble up when the engine flame hits it.