Step 2 entails building up the fins. I hoped the fins would be wood cores with built-up cardstock to give the beveled shape (much like the Pro-Series Patriot or Astrobee 1500 by Saturn Press). Alas, the fins are just two pieces of 1/16" balsa glued flat to the 1/16" balsa core. The bevel must be sanded. NOT MY FORTE! I'm open to suggestions on how to achieve a clean bevel.

Anyway, I'm building up one side at a time, then letting the glue dry under the weight of bean-bag style scuba weights. (The weights pretty much cover the fins). This is enough for tonight. Jeffy Jeep would stop now for an IPA and a Scotch. I'll settle for a nice Pale Ale!

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