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220 Swift Instructions

ManualsBrandsEstes ManualsHobby220 Swift Kit, SK1
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B. Wrap guide
around tube
and tape.
1. MARK BODY TUBE
A. Cut out tube marking guide
and fin pattern.
C. Mark tube at
arrows,
remove guide.
D. Using a door
frame, extend
lines entire length
of tube.
Door
Frame
FIN
TUBE
MARKING
GUIDE
2. FIN PREPARATION
A. Mark balsa strips with
fin pattern.
B. Cut out fins, note: there
will be four, only three
are required.
C. Stack together and
sand all edges
smooth.
3. ATTACH FINS
A. Apply thin layer of glue to root
edge. Wait 1 minute. Apply 2nd
layer.
B. Attach to fin line even with end of tube. Let dry.
Continue with remaining fins. Let dry.
C. Check fin spacing.
GLUE
Tip
Trailing Edge
Root
Edge
Leading Edge
Front
4. ASSEMBLE NOSE CONE & LAUNCH LUG
A. Apply carpenter s glue to launch
lug. Place launch lug next to fin
as shown.
Let dry.
GLUE
B. Apply plastic cement inside front
end of body tube.
C. Insert nose cone into front
of body tube. Let dry.
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5. APPLY FILLETS
PAINT SCHEME
A. Apply carpenter s glue
fillets to each side of
fins and launch lug.
Smooth with finger.
Let dry.
A. Spray entire model with white primer, sand, spray again
until completely smooth. Let dry.
B. Spray paint rocket
with a bright
color paint.
Let dry.
C. Apply decals.
OPTIONAL: AFTER DECAL PLACEMENT, SPRAY ENTIRE ROCKET WITH CLEAR
COAT. LET DRY.
FLIGHT PROFILE
The 220 Swift“ is Estes smallest and lightest rocket. Because of it s size and weight, it
uses Featherweight or Tumble Recovery. The ejection charge ejects the engine, causing
a shift in the center of gravity. This allows the rocket and the engine to tumble lightly and
safely to the ground.
INSERT ROLLED
PAPER INTO
REAR OF
ROCKET TO
HOLD WHILE
PAINTING.
FIN
FIN
D. Stand rocket on table
and let fins dry.
Leading Edge
Trailing Edge
Root Edge
Tip
FIN PATTERN
GLUE
Completed Rocket

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