IMPORTANT: Please record date found on decal and keep for future reference. ______________
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Make sure you have all parts and supplies. Test fit all parts before applying glue. Refer to your glue manufacturer's dry times during build.
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9725 1:18 ATHENA H EstesRockets.com AGES Skill Level EXPERT MODEL ROCKET INSTRUCTIONS KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IMPORTANT: Please record date found on decal and keep for future reference. ______________ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Make sure you have all parts and supplies. Test fit all parts before applying glue. Refer to your glue manufacturer's dry times during build. SUPPLIES SCISSORS HOBBY KNIFE...
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ASSEMBLE ENGINE MOUNT & INSTALL ARAMID CORD Apply yellow glue 0.5 in. from opposite end of engine mount tube Apply yellow glue to the end of engine mount Slide centering ring over the end of engine mount tube . Make sure the centering ring is ush with the end of the engine mount tube.
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ATTACH FINS Attach n assembly to base of body tube aligning n with the n lines marked on the body tube. Apply CA glue to entire Be sure the n base is ush with the end of mounting surface of body tube n assembly.
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INSTALL ENGINE RETAINER Apply epoxy to the inside of engine retainer Roughen the inside of engine retainer with Place engine retainer a piece of sandpaper. on engine mount tube with notches facing towards the rocket. LET DRY ASSEMBLE FORWARD SECTION After pieces have been separated, roll one Using a sharp hobby knife,...
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ATTACH SPIN RINGS Mark all lines from guide onto Wrap guide around the shoulder the shoulder. Be sure to mark the “zero line” all the way up of the forward section. Align the the transition as this will be overlap section with the mold necessary for aligning the seam on transition .
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PAINT INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) Cut out the nose cone paint mask from Place mask over nose cone and mark Cut out upper BT paint mask from the roll pattern paint mask template page marking guide template sheet and tape around the circumference of the nose and align the overlap with the 180˚...
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Tie shock cord to transition 3 in. (7.6 cm) Double knot FLIGHT PREPARATION Push recovery wadding down towards end of 7-10 SQUARES body tube ESTES ® RECOVERY WADDING Wrap shroud lines loosely and insert parachute into body tube NOTE: Recovery wadding and parachute must slide easily into body tube.
ENGINE PREPARATION Trim off excess tape. Use one each. PLUG STARTER Wrap 6 to 8 layers of masking tape over end of engine, overlapping the bottom ¼ in. ENGINE TIP MUST TOUCH PROPELLANT WARNING: FLAMMABLE To avoid serious injury, read instructions & NAR Safety Code included with engines.
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