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- Sanded CF on leading edge so that only phenolic remains (careful not to remove the phenolic)
- Cut off ends of tubes using Multimaster tool or Dremel
- Sanded high spots on tube and fillets, but be careful not to oversand or this will decrease the strength of the fillets
- Filled in low spots with Bondo and sanded (Bondo is way easier to sand than carbon fiber. Consider filling in the low spots with epoxy instead of Bondo to increase strength of fin can, but remember that this will take longer to sand)
- Manufactured aluminum transition piece to match the outer diameter of the fin can with that of the motor case (used a lathe --> it's a simple part but it took a couple tries)
- Epoxied the transition to the motor case, then slid the fin can on, and the Propulsion subteam attached the boattail
Lessons Learned
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