Estes 1203 - Freaky Flyer User Manual
Assembly tip, Parts, Supplies
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ASSEMBLY TIP
Read all instructions before beginning work on your
model. Make sure you have all parts and supplies.
TEST-FIT ALL PARTS TOGETHER BEFORE APPLYING
ANY GLUE. If any parts don’t fit properly, sand as required
for precision assembly.
PARTS
Locate the parts shown below and lay them out on the table in front of you.
DO NOT USE THIS DRAWING TO ASSEMBLE YOUR ROCKET.
Launch Lug (1)
(60071)
Engine Hook (1)
(35023)
Shock Cord (1)
(38378)
FLYING MODEL ROCKET KIT
EST 1203
HELPFUL HINT:
IF NOSE CONE/COUPLER FIT IS. . .
TOO
TIGHT
TOO
LOOSE
ADD
MASKING TAPE.
SAND FOR FIT.
Nose Cone (1)
(60067)
Nose Cone Insert (1)
(60068)
Body Half A (1)
(60069)
Decal Sheet (1)
(60073)
Streamer (1)
(60034)
Engine Mount Tube (1)
(31174)
Retainer Ring (1)
(30167)
SUPPLIES
In addition to the parts included in the kit you will also need:
MASKING
TAPE
PENCIL
RULER
CARPENTER’S
GLUE
MODELING
KNIFE
FINE
SAND PAPER
(#400-600 GRIT)
PLASTIC
CEMENT
1.
A.
1/2”
(13 mm)
1/8”
(3 mm)
ENGINE MOUNT
TUBE.
B.
CUT 1/8” (3 mm) SLIT AT
1/8” (3 mm) MARK.
2.
Clay (1)
85704)
D.
INSERT
FINISHED
B.
PACK CLAY.
DROP CLAY INTO
NOSE CONE.
A.
C.
APPLY PLASTIC CEMENT.
C.
POSITION HOOK.
G
LU
E
D.
APPLY GLUE BAND AROUND
TUBE ABOVE 1/2” (13 mm)
MARK.
E.
SLIDE RETAINER RING ONTO
GLUE BAND DOWN TO MARK.
DOUBLE KNOT
SHOCK CORD
A.
B.
PASS SHOCK CORD THROUGH SHOCK
CORD MOUNT UNTIL KNOT IS
AGAINST SHOCK CORD MOUNT.
KNOT
SHOCK CORD
MOUNT
C.
TIE SHOCK CORD TO
NOSE CONE.
DOUBLE KNOT
3.
Body Half B (1)
(60070)
PLASTIC
CEMENT
Estes Industries
1295 H Street
Penrose, CO 81240
Printed in China
BODY HALF B.
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
1/8”
(3 mm)