Cherokee-M Construction - Fin can
May 2, 2003:
Epoxying the fins to the motor tube, using Aeropoxy (R2032 Resin and PH3660 hardener) thickened with West Systems 404 high-density filler. The fins are aligned using a great precision fin jig borrowed from John Rockdale. The jig is a work of art. It also weighs a ton. Here it is next to its little brother, an original-size clone of an Estes Cherokee-D:
Close up of the fin jig:
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