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ASP D Region Tomahawk Build, Part 15, Fin Plate Forming and Adhesion (2018-02-21)

Bend the long (already embossed) sides over a straight edge. You should be able to set the metal edge of a ruler into the embossed line. Press up with your fingertips. Crease the entire length of ... [Read More]

ASP D Region Tomahawk Build, Part 16, Fin Plate Setting and Streamer (2018-02-21)

The backs of the card stock fin plates were sprayed with 3M 77 adhesive spray. Here's how the plates fit around the curve of the tube and with the folds tucked into the fin root edges. The great ... [Read More]

ASP D Region Tomahawk Build, Part 17, Nose Cone Tip Paint (2018-02-22)

Just the very tip of the nose cone is brown. The instructions say you could dip the nose cone tip in paint, it's worth a try. The same brown from the nose cone base was sprayed into a baggie set in ... [Read More]

ASP D Region Tomahawk Build,Finished (2018-02-23)

All my experiences building and launching ASP kits has been very positive. The D Region Tomahawk has always been a favorite, very clean lines. This BT-5 based model should perform well even with a ... [Read More]