One end is well tapped with masking tape. BP is loaded into the plastic tube along with the igniter. One piece of masking tape is then put over the open end and loaded into the copper holder with the one piece of tape end up. This then bows out tape on ignition. The nose cone holds the video transmitter, camera and supply.
All colour is done using solar trim available from good model shops.
It works best on smooth surfaces but is cheaper and quicker than paint and gives a great finish on the plastic tubes I use. Estes logo and other decals where made by a local sign making firm and are excellent quality at a reasonable price. We all arrived at Birtlebog farm and finished our prepping. The weather was ok but a little windy. The rocket looked great on the pad and got a lot of attention.