Estes Shark #1111, Build, Part 6, Fins & Decals

The original kit fins were die cut. I don't know why the guidance thrusters weren't cut. Maybe they were too small?

The way they are set on the sheet, it would be difficult to cut all four with an even height. On my redraw (below) they are cut from a long strip.

Note the forward fins were cut with the grain running parallel to the trailing edge, not the leading edge. In my pattern draw below, the fins are rotated for the correct grain direction.

Even as cut with the wrong grain direction, the forward fins aren't subject to any real stress.

The USAF red, white and blue fin decal uses the same design (or close to) the Interceptor fins.

This decal and fin pattern is available as a PDF (home decal prints) only for Patreon subscribers. 

Email me at: oodlrockets@bellsouth.net 

and ask for the Shark PDF.

I added thruster decal dots. The instructions say "Ink in black thruster nozzles". I made them oval decals that go on the lower face of the thrusters.