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Finishing the Rocket

15. After all the glue has completely dried,

you may now paint your Apogee Aspire model

rocket. Sealing and sanding the balsa parts re-

duces drag (higher flights) and greatly improves

the rocket's appearance. Apply a coat of sanding

sealer to the fins with a paint brush. When the

sealer is dry, lightly sand the sealed surfaces.

Repeat the sealing and sanding procedure until

the balsa grain is filled and the fins look and feel

smooth.

16. Roll a piece of paper and insert it into

the aft end of the body tube so you can hold the

model while painting it. For best results, paint

the model with primer before using the final paint

colors. Follow the directions on the paint can,

and always paint outdoors with the wind against

your back. Let the paint harden at least 24 hours

before proceeding. You may mask and paint the

model to match the picture on the cover.

17. Cut around the perimeter of the decal

with a pair of scissors. Peel off the paper back-

ing, and affix the decal in place on the model.

Use the picture on page 1 for decal placement.

Installing rocket motors into the Apogee

Aspire Kit

The largest motor size (29 mm dia.) is simply

taped into the aft end of the rocket. Wrap tape

around the outside of the motor and the aft end

of the body tube as shown.

The smaller motors (24 mm dia.) are first taped

into the motor adapter. Then the adapter is in-

serted into the rocket – one of the CR24-29 rings

extends out of the tube. Tape is applied over the

rocket and the aft centering ring of the motor

adapter as shown in the illustration.

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Inserting and Retaining a 29mm motor into the Apogee Aspire

Tape around

tube and motor

Inserting and Retaining a 24mm motor into the Apogee Aspire

using the 24mm motor mount adapter assembly.

Tape around

tube and

motor.

Tape around tube and

motor adapter