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Above: Hermes 1 nose cone mold (4 layers of 1" thick MDF, sanded and finished with gel coat), manufactured by Raul Largaespada.
Nose Cone Design
Hypersonic optimum
5.5:1 fineness ratio
NC tip material: __________
What size bolt?
Phenolic washer
Fiberglass Nose Cone Manufacturing Procedure
Required Materials
- 1" thick MDF (medium-density fiberboard)- how much???
- epoxy?
- pins (what size? length?)
- gel coat?
- fiberglass
- moar epoxx
- Partall Paste #2 (#1016 Parting Wax)
- PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) Film
- Spray gun
- lubricant
- scissors
- sandpaper (400, up to 1000 and 2000 grit)
- Phenolic
- Steel
- Bolt
- Washer
- Bandsaw
- router
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