Lots of unnecessary pictures in this log edition because these baggage pods without the nose cone and rear look so like a jet engine pod!

A real jet engine profile! That said it is time to permanently bond the nose cones on.

Another unnecessary photo.

After prepping the inside of the pod center and the nose cone I’ve done a 3 ply 2.5″ wide tape half in and half out of the pod. The tape was 35.5″ long. The cone and outer pod lip was then lined with a flox mixture.

I carefully put the pod on and checked the front and side for being in line and secured the outside of the join with gaffa tape.

Here’s a look at the inside. You can see the tape needs a good patting down.

I reached inside here and smoothed down the wet glass and worked the air out. This is at full arms length which with gloved fingers works very well. After I was happy I added peel ply as you see above. That always takes a while.

You might also notice I’ve added a click bond on both sides with a 2 ply circular layup. These will act as tie downs for luggage if I need them. I’ll probably need a stick as well to get things out of the rear of the pods. They are deep!

No longer looking like a jet engine, now its a baggage pod without a tail piece.

On to the right hand side pod.

A quick loo from behind. I warned you there would be unnecessary shots.

Some hours later the right nose pod is on. The method was the same as the left. The peel ply was a pain to put on internally as usual.

Here’s inside the left side with the peel ply removed. The nose is rock solid.

End of the day, both nose cones are on. The removable rear section begins tomorrow.