Sunday, July 12, 2026

Estes Aries SST, #1927, Build, Part 13, Moving The Launch Lug

I got the launch lug placement wrong! 
I'm usually on top of these things, but for whatever reason the launch lug was glued on the top when it should have gone on the underside. 
    



I didn't glue fillet the lug, so the removal was fairly easy.


The glue that was left was sanded off using 400 grit.
Mask off the area just around the glue sanded area.

Notice the edges of the masking tape are raised so the sprayed paint will feather in instead of having a sharp edge.


Carefully spray just the open area -
After the paint dries, light sanding follows. Another coat may follow if the surface isn't smooth.

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