Lower Sheeting

Marking

	Cutting the fiberglass that will form the nose cone shroud starts with a length of tube that was cut to length.
	This tube was then split lengthwise into four sections (90 degrees).
	Using tape the the outline of each of the three strips was marked.

Cutting

	Using a radial arm saw the strips were cut to the exact shape.
	Previously (in the Nike Project) a scroll saw was used for cutting the strips.

Test fit

	After all the strips have been cut to shape I did a test fit onto to the nose cone to measure the exact length needed.
	It's really starting to look like a nose cone now.

Length Truing

	To cut each strip to the exact length and bevel the forward edge to the proper angle, I build a jig.
	The inclined piece holds the strip at the proper angle, and the forward stop positions it at the exact length.
	All 12 strips are now ready to be epoxied.

	Prior to attaching the sheeting for the nose cone, the ring & rib structure was thoroughly wetted out with straight epoxy.
	All ribs & rings were then coated with thickened epoxy and all panels were set in place.
	Bungee cord and a ratcheting tie down were to hold the panels in place.

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