Rocket 3D Model Box Assembly

Measures 7.5" tall x 2.25 " wide 

(3.75" wide at upper mid) x 1.75" deep (base). 

Composed of nose cone upper section that functions as lid, 

and two-part lower base section, 

with substantial interior capacity to fill with written note, 

cash or gift card, or loose candy. 

A bounty of pick-n-choose embellishments 

make it even more fantastic. 

Can be further embellished by attaching 

the "outta this world" arched banner (separate cut design). 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A nose cone/upper sections (2)
B nose cone checker & base accents (6 ea.)
C upper section accent panels (6)
D main upper sections (2)
E main section
F main section with attached hex bottom
G main section panels with contr underlay (2 ea)
H main sect rivet bands with contr underlays (5 ea)
I main section hex cover
J leg sections (3)   K leg accent overlays (3 ea l & r)
L leg accent star layers (6 ea)
M base sections, one with attached hex lid & bottom
N base bottom cover
O base grille accents (6)

2. Prepare the nose cone shapes by bending back
on tab perforations, vertical & horizontal perforations.
Join the two sections by overlapping the lower
panel straight side edge over the corresponding
side tab.

3. Prepare the main sections by bending back

on tab and vertical perforations.

Join the two section pairs by overlapping the

lower section straight edge at the corresponding

tab to perf line.

4. Prepare the base section by bending back

on tab perforations, vertical perforations.

Join the "half ring" sections by overlapping the

straight side edge at the corresponding side tab.

5. Prepare the nose cone checker accent units

by centering and attaching one checker (white)

shape on top of one checker base (red) shape.

Prepare 6 units.

7. Position and attach checker accent units

in the nose cone triangle space of the upper

sections, with slight offset at side and bottom edges.

(NOTE: if you wish to have contrast rivets

show through hole punches, layer and attach

the panels with contrast underlays.)

8. Form the nose cone shape by overlapping
the angled straight edge of each panel over the
adjacent tab to tab perforation, and attaching
in place. Take special care for accuracy and
to ensure that attachment is achieved
completely along the seam.

9. Complete the final side seam and upper seam
by overlapping straight edges over corresponding
tab perforation lines, and attaching in place.

10. Fold the rim tabs back and glue to the

inside of the lid shape.

11. Prepare decorative features

to the main rocket body sections:

flag emblem - layer star circle shape over

the base shape and glue together

rivet bands - glue punch band over contr base

side panels - layer with contr base.

12. Position and attach emblem onto

front panel of main section. Position and

attach bands at upper edge of all panels

except the front panel.

Position and attach side panels on alternate

main section panels.

13. Form the main section into a tube to bring

the straight side edge to overlap the opposite tab

perforation line, and glue in place.

14. Fold the base hex tabs upward/inward,

apply glue to the inside surfaces of wall near edges,

then bend the bottom hex into place,

tucking the tabs inside.

(NOTE this is a snug fit, for all lids

and bases, especially if using heavier

cardstock paper.)

Adjust so that tab perf lines align at

wall lower edges, as needed for accuracy.

15. Prepare leg sections by bending back at

center perf line, bending forward at side

"bracket" panel perforations.

16. Attach leg tip left & right accents,

and left & right upper accents as shown.

16. Fold the section in half, and glue the backsides
of halves together, leaving bracket halves
unattached.

17. Position one leg on each of the three

"empty" panels of main assembly,

with bottom straight edges of bracket even

with base edge, and glue in place.

18. Position and attach one grille shape on each

trapezoid panel, with even margins around each

edge. 

19. Fold top hex edge tabs inward,
fold top into position with tabs tucked
inside, and glue in place, as for the main shape's
base hex bottom.

20. Repeat the process to fold base tabs

inward, position bottom hex base,

and glue in place.

21. Apply adhesive to the top of the base assembly

(may wish to use quick-grab adhesive)

then position the bottom of the main section

together with the top of the base, adjust

so that the hexagon edges align accurately,

and hold in place until secure.

If needed, you may be able to reach in

through the top of the main assembly to

apply finger tip pressure to join

the two surfaces.

22. Position and attach the base bottom hexagon.

23. Position and attach the inner main assembly
hexagon shape inside the main section container.

24. Form the upper section of the main rocket

into a tube, overlapping the straight side edge

at the opposite side tab perf line, and glue in place.

25. Bend bottom tabs inward slightly.
Apply adhesive to tabs (or, alternately
to the inside of the main section's upper edge)
then position upper ring so that bottom tabs
slide behind the main section's upper edge.
Attach in place, reaching fingers inside assembly
and outside to apply pressure for secure joints.

26. To position the cone "lid" in place,
slide over the upper portion of the main
assembly.

Here is the final project.

If desired, prepare the comet

"outta this world!" arch

and attach to the front panel

of the cone assembly.