After months of trying to figure out how I could attach the nose SECURELY without the use of screws, latches or anything unsightly here is what I have come up with (I know I know… you're probably going to say "It took you months to figure that out?! LOL). It is a hybrid physical/magnetic attachment solution. The nose will go on EXACTLY the same every time and it should look as though there is only a panel line where it connects when I'm done.
The nice thing is that it will be strong enough that it won't come off in flight, but should I dig the nose in it should break off, hopefully sparing the rest of the fuselage or at the very least minimizing damage.
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