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Apogee Rocketry Workshop #327: X-15 Build Series - Video #13 & #14
Again this week, we're doubling up with two assembly sequences for the X-15 rocket kit build. Today we have two relatively short videos. In part #13 of the series, you'll put on wood-glue fillets on the vertical tail and the launch lugs to increase their strength. It is a pretty simple step that you should be familar with, as it is used on most every rocket you'll assemble. Part #14 shows how to attach the rear part of the vacuum form canopy to the front of the paper body tube using thin superglue (CyA). Before you do the final attachment, you'll sand the edges of the two parts of the canopy to make sure that they look even and straight. If you'd like to follow along, you are welcome to download the printed instruction manual from our website. View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos (Part #13 Duration: 2 min 35 sec, Part #14 Duration (3 min 37 sec)
Previous videos are found on our archive page.

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Apogee Rocketry Workshop #327:

X-15 Build Series - Video #13 & #14

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