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<CENTER><P><IMG SRC="../media/top.gif" HEIGHT=188 WIDTH=435></P></CENTER> <CENTER><P><FONT SIZE=+3>Building Your First Model Rocket</FONT> <HR WIDTH="100%"></P></CENTER> <UL> <P><FONT SIZE=+1>Building your first model rocket is an exciting and fun experience. This portion of The Guide is designed to "guide" you through the building process. You may not need to visit all the sections of this tutorial, only the ones you are having trouble with. The process depicted is similar for all rockets.</FONT></P> <DT><FONT SIZE=+1><B><I><FONT COLOR="#FF0000">SAFETY</FONT></I></B>:</FONT></DT> <DT><FONT SIZE=+1>Rocket building is fun and can be simple. The ease of model rocketry is dependent upon certain safety precautions that must be followed:</FONT></DT> <UL> <P><FONT COLOR="#FF00FF">It is preferable for people of all ages to have supervision when using hobby knives, but it is highly recommended that anyone under the age of 12 be supervised.</FONT></P> <P><FONT COLOR="#00FFFF">When using any type of glue, be very careful not to get any in your eyes or mouth. It is important to wash your hands after every use. Most glues will have warnings labels and directions about what to do in case of an accident.</FONT></P> <P><FONT COLOR="#FF8000">Although not covered in this tutorial, many rocketeers chose to paint their model rockets after building them. Make sure to use proper ventilation and eye protection when using paints of any kind.</FONT></P> <CENTER><P><B><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF"><A HREF="mater.htm">Proceed to the Tutorial</A></FONT></B></P></CENTER> </UL> <br> <br> <P><BASE target="main"><FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><FONT SIZE=+2>Your First Rocket Index:</FONT></FONT></P> <P><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><A HREF="../first/main.htm">Introduction and Safety<BR> <BR> </A><A HREF="../first/mater.htm">The Materials </A></FONT></B></P> <P><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><A HREF="../first/step1.htm">The Nose Cone </A></FONT></B></P> <P><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><A HREF="../first/step2.htm">The Engine Block</A></FONT></B></P> <P><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><A HREF="../first/step3.htm">The Fins</A></FONT></B></P> <P><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><A HREF="../first/paint.htm">Finishing Touches</A></FONT></B><BR> </P> <CENTER><DT><FONT SIZE=-2>This page, its contents, and the Hitchhikers Guide logo are copyright 1997 by: <BR> Nicholas Burlett, Nathaniel Grady and William </FONT> </DT></CENTER> </UL>