Now in my painting phase. However I must say that I am unpleased with the quality of my construction. I got frustrated with all the small pieces, with the sanding and filling and I have a very rough Orbital Transport. Fillets are too thick, divots in the balsa not filled in or sanded well. Crevices cannot be sanded well after priming. And the glider has the same. Somehow I got frustrated and rushed through it. Several coats of glossy white only accents my errors.
Oh well, live and learn and apply the decals to distract those who don't know better that this is a poor build. The dowel link of the glider with the booster broke several times and it is held together with yellow glue and a prayer. Dang!
Sometimes this is a discouraging live and learn hobby, but you have to move on. My next rocket is even more challenging (and expensive): the Semroc Atlantis Refit. So, I take what I learned. Take my time, prep the wings separately and well before moving on. Glue LIGHTLY. Fillet lightly and reinforce if necessary, but take the fact that these are low power and medium power rockets into consideration...do not over do it. And sand often. Stop and rethink. Etc.
Clearly, smaller rockets are not easier. The easiest and best build I have enjoyed was a MPR SA-14 Archer which looks fabulous. A basic big rocket.
Anyway, I appreciate the "If it looks good from the launch pad 30 feet away...it is good." approach. But, dang, I wish I could do better.