Quest X-30 Aerospace Plane Part 9, Shroud Forming

Before using the tape strip, pre-roll the aeroshroud stock into a smooth cone.
This is a big shroud so take it slow or creases could form.

This is the same kind of double sided tape used in the older Quest HL-20 lifting body kit.
Peel off one side of the tape and press it down on the tab area.
Lift off the brown side and the adhesive is left on the tab area.


Even with the kit being nearly 20 years old, the tape worked like it was new.
Carefully roll the shroud and match up the graphics before burnishing down the adhesive applied tab.

You finally use the thick tube to press the tab in place.
The narrow end of the shroud is too small for your fingers and the tube applies an even pressure all the way down the tab.