Apogee Mini Condor Boost Glider Build, Part 3, Pylon Fit

The 1/16" overhang of the white plastic pylon overhang was sanded even with the front angle of the hook plates. That left a flat front and high drag.

The hook plates and fuselage front were rounded. The front of the pylon was also re-rounded.

The resin pylon is almost 3/16" thick. The instructions don't mention doing this, but I sanded a curve into the bottom to better fit and better adhesion to the small diameter BT-5 tube.

The pylon is glued on with medium CA glue. CA glue can get brittle over time and I wanted the best bond I could get.

The bottom of the pylon got a swipe of a Sharpie. 220 grit was wrapped around a 13mm T engine and the bottom curve sanded. The ink lets you see what is removed and visually helps you keep the line straight.

The pylon is glued on 3/8" from the rear of the body tube.

A bead of medium CA was applied to the round recess. Set the back of the pylon at the 3/8" mark and rock it forward to seat it on the tube.