i got a parallel wound tube from my friend from home depot. my original plan was to glass the whole thing to get rid of the bump where the material ends. but i've since decided just to live with it. my question is, has anyone ever done this with a tube like this? i mean, i dont know what size it is, i havent measured, but it looks like maybe 3-4 inches ID. im thinking that im going to have difficulty finding a nosecone to fit it. thats basically my biggest problem. the tube itself weighs in at 3 1/2 lbs, hopefully i can keep it under 10lbs. i want to be able to launch it on I motors. my friend told me that if i can make it into a rocket that will fly he'll give me 100 bucks. so thats good incentive. thats like 3 flights. lol. im probably going to do some through the wall mounted fins, still deciding on the design. maybe loc ONYX style. i want it to be sturdy. also, what size parachute would you guys recommend for this. it's probably going to be a 38mm MMT, maybe i'll throw in a 54, but im not sure yet. tell me what you think. i dont want to attempt it if you guys think the tube will crumble. it seems quite sturdy. i've pressed both hands on each side to try and crush it, it barely even bends. just give me some insight