Hey I built a Keith Callaghan merlin rocket, some 15 years ago over here in USA. It has seen much use since then. This year I decided that it could do with a deck job... and so began the poking and prodding... I never felt like I got my Spinny tube very well framed in and the constant maintenance that I have had to do in this area has shown this to be correct. I removed my forestay anchor, undoing the 4 through deck mounting bolts and everything pretty much came off in my hands... all held together by the bolts i guess, glue joints completely failed... If anyone has photos of their framing and advice on materials, solid wood vs plywood etc that they have used, and found durable I would be very grateful. Digital photos, detailing Lawrie Smarts construction method would be gladly paid for with their weight in gold! Thanks - John
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