6.1.5 Keel Hardpoints

This entry is part 3 of 42 in the series 06 - Fuselage

In order to to mount controls to the keel, it is necessary to attach hardpoints to the fiberglass. This creates a strong mounting structure. In this case the hardpoints are created by mounting plywood to the keel and covering it with four layers of fiberglass cloth and epoxy.

Here are two of the hardpoints inside the keel. The white material is a dacron fabric that will be removed once the epoxy cures.

Another view of one of the hardpoints.

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