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....Besides the outside shape, each fin has to be sanded so it conforms to the curvature of both the rocket body and the engine pod. I use this jig to sand the engine pod and rocket edges of the fins accordingly.
Photo 8
Once the fins have been fitted, I glue them to the engine pods and the rocket body. The large dowel underneath the rocket body supports the body at the right height until the glue sets.
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