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Fuselage walls are plywood thin enough to gently bend to follow shape. The rearmost bulkhead is mounted on hinges to allow for an irregular angle, as per Shuttle specifications.

Note the 10 year old PorchRocket in the background to provide guidance and inspiration.

This was the last time vertical assembly could occur in the garage, as we outgrew the limits of the rental.