In this step, we are simply attaching some decorative detail pieces in the form of dowels to the main body tube. These details serve no aerodynamic purpose (in fact they actually create more drag) but they do give the model a more "sci-fi" look.
In the above picture, you can see one of the dowels that lays against the pylon support as well as one of the forward dowels already attached, and we are preparing to attach the other forward dowel in the area that was masked off from the primer to allow a direct paper to wood glue joint with no paint interference.
Also, I should mention that for this step, I chose not to use epoxy but instead chose to use CA glue. This is due to the fact that I don't want to fillet these dowel details and CA glue will provide a stronger paper to wood joint for the smaller surface area of the dowel to tube joint.
A foam cradle as seen in the above picture can be helpful in gently holding your rocket when adding details. This one is actaully designed to hold N-scale railroad cars and locomotives. Larger ones are also availabe at any model railroad store.
Step 10 complete! In step 11, we begin work on the warp drive tubes...
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