The launch lug shroud is glued on, centered between the two wing fins. The bottom end is even with the motor mount tube. The fins are glued ...

The launch lug is 9 1/2" long. I slid it over a straightened coat hanger for support when I sanded down the CWF filler. In the instruct...

After brushing on CWF and sanding smooth,  thin strips of masking tape were set on all the edges that were to get glue. The fins and "w...

One thing I did think about before getting a dog was kit production. I knew I'd have to be extra careful not to drop small parts on the ...

These kids have it too easy!  In 1970, we had to hand cut 36 pieces of balsa to assemble an Orbital Transport! If you ever have to cut balsa...

Payloadbay.com is down right now, that's usually my source for cardstock reducers and tail cones. I did my best to size the kit pattern ...

The instructions have you set a line of glue 2" up inside the 3 1/2" long BT-20 tube. Then push the engine block up from the botto...