Estes Mini Bomarc Clone, Kit #TK-5, Part 8, Raceway Buildup

The stabilizer is even with the end of the body tube.

The raceway sits on top, 1" from the end.

These are still dry fittings, don't glue the raceway on yet.

The front of the raceway overhangs the front end of the body tube.

Cut it off even and sand flat.

With the raceway off the body, it's easier to form the ends.

With a sanding block, shape the side profiles first.

then round down the top.

Then round the sides.

Smooth things out with 400 grit over your fingers.

For a better fit over the round tube, I sanded a slight dip into the underside.

400 grit was wrapped around a BT-5 tube and the underside was sanded. Don't sand to a perfect fit, the raceway still needs to fit over the wing and stab.

I used a smaller tube than what it will be glued to. This can make for a better fit.