Estes Star Seeker (Tri-Pack) Kit #0866, Part 7, Paint & More Sanding

Here's the launch lug that will slide over the launch rod.

The rear of the lug is 5/8" from the rear.

After spraying the the model with gloss white,

some fillet bubbles showed. These were filled with more glue.

After the paint dried, the launch lugs showed how rough they were. 

This required some 400 grit sanding before another coat of spray.

No masking!

Just a clean, glossy white finish, ready for decals.