Semroc Sam 3 Build, Part 5, Joining The Tubes

The upper centering ring goes right over the the tubes joint.

The lower ring is glued 1/4" up from the low end.A bead of glue is set around the upper ring and more glue is applied the outside bottom edge.

Slide the lower tube on until the upper ring is even with the top of the tube.

A glue fillet is added to the lower ring joint. A drop of glue is applied and spread around the joint using a Q-tip. It may take four drop applications to get the glue ring all the way around.









Here's the main body assembly.
Fin gluing is next.