Quest X-15 Build, Part 8, Fin Gluing and Root Edge Angle

The top and bottom rudders and two long strakes are glued on like a four finned models, spaced at 90 degrees.
The top and bottom rudders are glued 1/8" from the rear edge of the tube.
The long strakes take a little time, sight from the back and be sure they are straight.

The root edges of the wings and "tails" are sanded at an angle for a better fit against the body tube.

I drew the angles larger on a piece of card stock for easier reference.





It's easy to get the sanded angles mixed up.
I marked the edges with pencil to be sure the angles were "mirror" sanded.






Set the wing and tails on a vertical line and the sanding block at the desired angle.
I didn't sand the root edges while sitting on the drawn lines, but used it for a reference and a more accurate angle sand.