Estes USS Enterprise #1275, Part 10, Pylon Supports & Dowels

Set the pylon in the cardstock base (the fit is too loose) and mark the tube height for a filler/primer mask.

Set the notched end in the bulkhead and mark for a mask on the other side.

The pylon ends were masked for a shot of filler/primer.

After the filler/primer dried, sand to surface with 400 grit.

Here's the outline for the pylon cut.

The straight sides and bottom were cut using my aluminum angle and a sharp knife.

The rounded back was made using a small rat tail diamond file.

I got a good fit of the pylon.

I'll usually cut a fin slot a bit narrow and widen it to fit.