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Rib cutting |
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 | 1/2" plywood was first cut into strips to form the ribs. |
 | Each rib measures 1/2" X 3/4" and are 44 inches long. |
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Test fitting
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 | All ribs (12) were placed into the notches cut into the centering
rings. |
 | Since the nose cone base and shoulder were also ready to go they were
fitted on too. |
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Locking it all down |
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 | Each rib is tied to the main bulkhead with a 2" long wood screw. |
 | All ribs and centering ring notches were wet out with straight epoxy
to prevent resin starvation. |
 | Thickened epoxy was used to attach the ribs to the rings. |
 | Wraps of tape hold the whole thing together wihile the epoxy sets. |
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