This was a fun, a bit easier than a normal 3FNC wood and tube rocket. The fit and finish are very good. When gluing the wedge fins on, simpl...

With the angled edge on the bottom plate -  The plate ends up slightly recessed inside the hex body edge. This allows you to apply a small g...

The instructions imply that the base plate is glued onto the rear edges of the main body shroud. I prefer to glue the plate just inside the ...

TIP: When gluing up a pre-finished model like this, use white glue, not yellow glue. Some glue might end up on an outside surface, visible o...

The instructions say to fold the fin lines over a straight edge. I don't see how this could be successful unless you have a very thick s...

I like to sand the centering ring ends flat. From the manufacturer, the edges are cut at a slight angle.  TIP: If you ever build a kit wher...

This was one kit I didn't pick up in the recent Cyber Monday sale. I was tempted. I actually won this kit at a drawing at the December L...