Saturn is complete except for recovery system.

Time to install the Stabilizer Fins and get the build stage complete.

Still need to install the recovery system.

Photo22: Fins


Photo 25: Foam bulkhead cut, just need to remove


Photo 27: Cut and ready to glue fins


Photo 9: Fins done


Photo 31: Saturn 1B total weight 17.1oz estimated was 17.5oz with parachute. This one is a little heavy due to excess glue needed.


Lesson learned: When working with foam, make sure the part fit is good. Tight and forcing to fit: the foam will cause push back and pop the fin out causing miss-alignments as well.

Need an Atlas and Titan to fill in the gap. 1/12 scale probably.... Wait'll the Bumper B7, WRESAT, EXPLORER are complete in 1/12 scale, lots of models to go yet.

Just added a photo of my AC Supply order that arrived today. Have Three rockets ready to fly! Decent day and I will find a way to get to a launch area.


Mike

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