Ye Olde Rocket Forum - View Single Post - Nose Cones on Payload Section

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Originally Posted by Dave Pritts

Recent Mid Power builds include Payload sections with recovery system below in the booster section, popped by motor's ejection charge as normal. I would like to keep the nose cone removable to allow access for altimeters, etc. Tape around the shoulder has failed for me. Maybe Rivets or Screws,

Any opinions on what's the best way to secure nose cone?

By "tape around the shoulder" do you mean a friction fit? That doesn't always work. Instead, I wrap tape on exterior of rocket where the nose cone - body tube meet. This is not a friction fit. You want to make it look nice, then use aluminized mylar tape. I've also used colored electrical tape which seems easier on the underlying finish but does a nice job at securing nose cones.