Surefire Explorer X-13 Instructions

Explorer X-13/X-19 Educational
Flying Model Rocket Kit Instructions
Expanded View
C) Body Tube
A) Streamer
I) Launch Lug
F) Centering
Engine Tube
Rings (2)
G) Engine Hook

Engine Mount Assembly

1.
Parts Needed: Engine Mount Tube (H),
Engine Hook (G), 2 Centering Rings (F)
1/4 "
½ "
Ring m ark
½ "
Ring m ark
(Fig 2a)
(Fig 1a)
Me a s u r e a n d m a r k ¼ " f r o m t h e e n d o f t h e e n g i n e t u b e

(H) with a pencil. (Fig 1a)
Wi t h a h o b b y k n i f e m a k e a s m a l l 1 / 8 " h o r i z o n t a l s l i t o n

the mark. Lay the Engine hook (G) on the body tube
inserting the 90 degree bent section into the slit. (Fig 2a)
Me a s u r e a n d m a r k ½ " f r o m b o t h e n d s o f t h e E n g i n e

Mount Tube (H) with a pencil. (Fig 1a)
 Place one Centering Ring (F) at the top of the Engine
Mount Tube (H) and one at the bottom of the Engine
Mount Tube (H) as shown. (Fig 3a)
Place a small ring of glue around the Engine Mount Tube

(H) a t b o t h m a r k s y o u m a d e ( ½ " f r o m t h e e n d s ) ( F i g 3 a )
 Slide the remaining Centering Ring (F) over the glue
onto the marks as shown. (Fig 4a)
B) Nose Cone
(Two Part)
D) Shock Cord
E) Fins
(Configuration will vary)
Glue
Hook mark
Glue
(Fig 3a) (Fig 4a)
P.O. Box 271 Grayson, GA 30017
How to Use These Instructions:
A. Using basic modeling techniques, this kit will
help in the development of modeling skills.
B. Check all parts before you begin building.
C. Test fit all parts before gluing.
D. Check off each step as you complete it.
Construction Supplies Required:
A. Ruler
B. Knife
C. Pencil
D. Glue
E. Scissors
H) Shock Cord Mount
S hoc k Cord Mount

Tube Marking

2.
Parts Needed: Main Body Tube (C)
Fig. 2a
*Use the dotted lines for 3 fins
*Solid lines for 4 fins
Place the Body Tube (C) on the template. (Fig 2a)

 With a pencil carefully draw small alignment marks at
the intersection of the tube and the fin guide. (Fig 2a)
 Using a door frame or a tube marking guide (to make
s t r a i g h t l i n e s ) e x t e n d t h e f o u r f i n a l i g n m e n t m a r k s 3 "
down the Body Tube (C). (Fig 2b)
** NOTE ** Make sure not to press too hard on the
tube. A light mark is all that is required
F. Sandpaper
G. Paint
H. Sanding Sealer
I. Adult Supervision