Construction

There are no instructions, but this really is a easy build. The only thing that really requires any thinking is how to design your recovery system and your alt bay. I used West System epoxy for the entire build with the exception of some JB Weld to attach the Slimline. It is important to note that you need to be ready for some serious sanding with a good 60 - 80 grit sandpaper. Your going to be saying a few 4 letter words if you don't get yourself a dremel or something similar. I like to use a piston in my recovery system, so a 4 inch coupler, a bulkplate, and a couple u bolts later, I had a very nice piston and it works great. I had never injected internal fin fillets before, but a little research clearly pointed to that being the best way to handle them. Actually, I read the instructions from a Wildman Kit and used that as my guide. It really works great, no mishaps at all, and it was easy. It saves time and makes the best internal fin fillets you could ask for. West Systems works great for this and with a little chopped carbon in the mix, you have some very nice and strong fillets. For the external fillets I added some West Systems Colloidal Silica which thickens the epoxy to a peanut butter consistancy and it made easy work of the external fillets. I went with Acme conformal rail guides rather than buttons and they work just fine, just remember to tape them off before painting, they won't be smooth on the rail with a coat of paint on them. I drilled a 1/8th vent in the payload section and main tube and this rocket was ready to fly.