Estes Mini Arcas, #2441, Part 5, Tail Cone Fix

Next time you make a tail cone, try placing the glue inside the end, opposite the glue tab.

I decided to make a double layer "super shroud". This makes a much stronger piece.

For more detail, I wrote an article for the Apogee Peak Of Flight newsletter: CLICK HERE

Notice the lower step inside the cone in the right side pic.

Glue one cone inside other.

Let dry with a coupler inside (don't glue the coupler in) to maintain the round shape.

After all is dry,

Cut off the upper overhang using the ridge as a guide for a razor blade.

Sand the upper side square using a sanding block with 400 grit.