Sod Blaster VIII is approaching quickly...

and I am about to begin the internal epoxy fillets in this fiberglass model rocket build that I intend to fly over the Labor Day weekend. “Unprecedented” safety precautions are being taken at the event this year at the sod farm in order to minimize the fire risk. Good.

Looking into the business end of the Wildman Punisher Sport model rocket with a 29 mm motor mount. Note that the fins go through the body tube and attach directly to the motor mount for maximum structural strength. Both internal and external epoxy fillets have to be applied before the aft centering ring can be cemented into place, fully sealing the bottom annular section of the rocket.