The launch cradle looks complex but is also simple to break down. Again, when all these structures are glued together it is extremely strong and does not flex. The cradle is glued to the rails but the model just sits in the cradle. This allows the rocket to be removed from the base for handling, fondling, and waving around the room making noises associated with childhood. You want to blow somebody's mind, especially a kid, tell them to feel free to pick the model up and look it over. I like to build them strong with durable finishes.
The bands for the launch cradle were easy to make. I took some of the wood rod used for the fuselage to use as a mold. Strips were soaked in water and bent around the rod. They were taped down tightly and left to dry. After drying overnight I took them off, bent them in further to get the proper shape, and they were ready for the cradle.
Look at the launch cradle as sections and subassemblies and you can see it is also easy to build. I did not get detailed plans, just templates for the structures. The booster rockets are rolled paper and lay on the wing-like pieces.
The base pieces were glued together and painted gray. I put some gravel from the craft store on the ground and it was ready to hold the rocket for display.