MPC Cadet Cruiser, Part 5, Launch Lug Gluing

The copy positions and the drawing positions for the two launch lugs don't match up!
The copy says 3 3/4" and 7 3/4" from the rear end.
In the same step the drawing shows 2 1/2" and 8" from the rear.
I went with the drawing positions.

One of the two lugs was opening at the seam.
It was glued shut.

The lugs are a glossy card stock wrap.
I roughed up a gluing side at the wrap seam end.

Mark the body tube for the lugs on the opposite side of the Porky Pig graphics. the instructions don't mention to do this.

The printed body tube wrap is also gloss stock.
After marking the lug positions, scrap away some of the gloss and print for a better glue bond.




Again the instructions don't say anything about it -

Sight down the body from the rear to be sure the lugs are in line.
This goes without saying for anyone who has built a few rockets.
These kits are made for first time builders who may not know to line up the lugs.

I assembled the 18" parachute but won't use it on a model this size.
The porky Pig graphics look great but I'll use a standard 12" chute.
A longer elastic shock cord was tied to the Kevlar.