GREAT PLANES SlowPoke Sport 40, Instruction Manual, Page: 19 / 30

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24. Slide the tailpost of the vertical fin into position at the
rear of the fuse. The forward edge of the fin should be flush
against the back of F6 and centered side to side. Use a
square to check that the fin is perpendicular to the fuse top
and make adjustments as needed if it is not. When satisfied
with the fit, glue the fin in position with thick CA. Pinch the
fuse sides tightly to the tail post until the CA has cured.
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25. Measure, cut and glue the 1/8” x 3/8” x 24” balsa
stringers to fit the turtle deck from F4 to the TE of the fin.
Bevel the rear end of each stick to fit flush with the tail post.
(See inset photo of bevel) Fit all 6 stringers at this time.
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26. Use the pattern on the plan to cut the 5/16” x 2” x 24”
balsa turtle deck top to size. Work slowly to obtain a good
fit. Use a razor plane and sanding bar to do as much of the
shaping as you can before gluing it in place. Once satisfied
with the shape and fit, glue the turtle deck top to the top of
the aft fuse formers and the tail post.
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27. Measure, cut and glue the three 1/8” x 3/8” x 12” balsa
stringers to fit between F1A and F3A. Measure, cut and
glue the 1/8” x 1/8” x 36” balsa gluing stringer into the
notches at the bottom of F1A - F3A and up to F4A. (See
photo at step 29.)
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28. Cut a sheet of 3/32” x 3” x 36” balsa to make three
pieces 12” long. Edge glue the three pieces together
making a 3/32” x 9” x 12” piece.
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29. Rub a piece of colored chalk along the top edges of
the lower fuse as shown. Wet the outside surface of the
sheet you just made and flex it with your hands to
soften it
up. Wrap the sheeting around the front deck formers,
pressing the bottom edges against the fuse that is coated
with chalk. Remove the sheet and cut along the chalk lines.
Recheck the fit and adjust as needed. When satisfied with
the fit, glue the sheet in place with medium CA.
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