H5606

Starting with the addition of 1.5" to the top of the apex (former at the wing TE), a line connecting the apex to the existing tail block defines the top of the additions for the other formers. Accounting for skin thickness offset, cut these formers from scrap 1/8" lite-ply and removed mat'l from the centers.

Bonded these former extensions to the tops of the formers including one on the top of the over-wing hatch fairing to support sheeting at center point. Cut and installed 1/16" sheeting to aft fuselage top.

Debated about the area fwd of the apex, thinking about simplicity of straight line to remain "Hots-like" or introducing complexity with a curve. Decided to create curve with the intention of gaining even more area over wing and hopefully supporting knife-edge flight.

Last pic shows dry fit of fwd area sheeting with canopy-like curve to center section hatch to judge general outline.