![\"Instructions\"](\"http:\/\/leederville.net\/rocket\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_3805.jpg\")
<\/a>I used :-<\/p>\n
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- 24 Epoxy for the initial join. IT is sufficiently viscous that it won’t run between cracks. It is also stronger than 5 minute epoxy.<\/li>\n
- 105\/206\/403 Epoxy mix for the fillet. It is something I’m very familiar with, has a lot of strength.<\/li>\n
- LocTite like solution for bulkhead screw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Assembly of the Bulk Plate<\/h2>\n
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Below are some pictures of me assembling the Bulkhead with Ring bolt.<\/p>\n
![\"Applying](\"http:\/\/leederville.net\/rocket\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_3808-e1506848415408-300x300.jpg\")
<\/a>Applying LocTite Equivalent to thread.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ![\"All](\"http:\/\/leederville.net\/rocket\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_3814-e1506848544372-225x300.jpg\")
<\/a>All screwed up tight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n
Epoxy the Bulk Plate into Nosecone Coupler<\/h2>\n
First step was to sand the surfaces ready for epoxy. I also sanded areas of bulkplate that would have fillets.<\/p>\n
![\"Sand](\"http:\/\/leederville.net\/rocket\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_3811-e1506848582426-300x300.jpg\")
<\/a>Sand external rim of bulkhead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ![\"Sanded](\"http:\/\/leederville.net\/rocket\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_3813-300x300.jpg\")
<\/a>Sanded outer flat section, where fillet will be.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n After I applied epoxy to bulkhead rim and inside the nose cone coupler, I slid the bulk head in. It slipped a little and initially I struggled to keep it fixed the SAME distance from the end of the coupler. So what I did was cut some 5mm tube that I had used for Epoxy delivery and curled it inside the recess. \u00a0I used masking tape to keep it in place.<\/p>\n
![\"Taped](\"http:\/\/leederville.net\/rocket\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_3819-e1506848664826-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>Taped up with 5mm tube to help hold bulkhead at correct distance from end.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Then I put it in a vice, to allow the epoxy to settle down and form a strong bond.<\/p>\n
![\"Set-up](\"http:\/\/leederville.net\/rocket\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_3816-e1506848507487-225x300.jpg\")
<\/a>Set-up in vice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n After two hours I removed it from the vice and removed the plastic tube. It was easy to move and I didn’t upset the bulkhead position. Then I left it for another 4 hours before doing any more work.<\/p>\n
The fillet<\/h2>\n
Then I went about taping it up. I’m very particular about creating minimal amount of work (i.e. mess).<\/p>\n
![\"Taped](\"http:\/\/leederville.net\/rocket\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_3822-e1506848739770-225x300.jpg\")
<\/a>Taped up so we don’t get epoxy where we don’t want it!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Notice how the masking tape also encroaches on the inner part of coupler, down about 2 mm. This is to try and minimise mess, minimise epoxy getting where it shouldn’t.<\/p>\n
Then I made up the 105\/206\/403 epoxy miss and used a syringe to get it into the edge. I applied this in the usual way and then I used a small plate like tool to create the fillet. A few minutes after done, I removed the tape.<\/p>\n
Before leaving it to cure, I cleaned the bulk-head using paper towel and methylated spirits.<\/p>\n
![\"Removing](\"http:\/\/leederville.net\/rocket\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_3823-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>Removing excess Epoxy using paper towel\/Methylated spirits.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Next step was to attach the Nose Cone Bulk Plate. I follow the instructions carefully. I used :- 24 Epoxy for the initial join. IT is sufficiently viscous that it won’t run between cracks. It is also stronger than 5 minute epoxy. 105\/206\/403 Epoxy mix for the fillet. It is something I’m very familiar with, … Continue reading Nose Cone Bulk Plate<\/span>