The HS tip fairings are ready for trimming after fitting to the end of the HS. Marked the aft trim line to get a nice straight line and clear the elevator counter balance tip. I will use balsa to create a cap for the open end, placed about ¼” inside the fiberglass tip, then epoxy the exterior to create a concave shape enabling clearance of the elevator counter balance tip.
For the VS/HS intersection fairing, I removed by sanding the epoxy from the previous VS//HS fitting, which separated the fairing at the leading edge for about 6” where in common with the HS. Re-installed the fairing, then applied more epoxy and glass cloth and let set overnight.
After setting, removed the fairing and began filling and sanding to get a nice smooth finish for the intersection of the HS and VS. There is a bit more work needed where the fairing overlaps the front edge of the HS, but otherwise the fit is much improved and now flush with the fuse.
