Tomach 2.6" Build Day One, Motor Mount

I spent most of the day working on the Tomach today. I started by wiping everything with alcohol to remove mold release and other residue from the fiberglass. Then I started sanding pieces to break sharp edges, and to make sure everything fits together properly, and to rough up where bonds will be made. These pictures show the progress on the motor mount. I also worked on the electronics bay.

Sanding the Glue Areas of the Fins

54mm Motor Mount with CTI 54mm 3 Grain Case

Aeropack Motor Retainer Fit Check

Inserting a Motor

Fully Seated Motor

Aeropack Motor Retainer Threaded Into Place

Widening the Fin Slots with a Needle File

Showing the Internal Alignment of the Fin Slot,
Aft Centering Ring, and Aeropack Motor Retainer

Forward Centering Ring with Notches Filed for Recovery Harnessing Clearance

Forward Centering Ring In place with Kevlar Recovery Harness

Aft Centering Ring JB Welded in Place

Both Centering Rings JB Welded in Place

JB Weld for Motor Retainer

Aeropack Motor Retainer JB Welded in Place

The Assembly Left to Cure Overnight