The replacement balsa nose cone had a better shoulder match than the plastic nose cone did. There is still a seam to fill.
The picture on the right shows a wrap of masking tape beneath the seam. This prevents sanding of the body tube.
The nose cone also got one pass of CWF and sanding. After that a coat of CA was wiped on. This strengthens the balsa and after sanding will give it a smooth, low drag finish.
This is the upper assembly after the hinge housings are glued on.
A test fit of a helicopter blade. This shows the blade against the "stop" after ejection.
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