GREAT PLANES SlowPoke, Instruction Manual

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1. Place the stab over its location on the plan. Lightly
mark the hinge locations on the trailing edge with a ball
point pen. Mark the hinge locations on the elevator in the
same manner.
If you choose not to purchase a Slot Machine ™ you can
make the slots by following these instructions.
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2. Cut the hinge slots in the elevator and stabilizer using
a #11 blade. Begin by carefully cutting a very shallow slit at
the hinge location to accurately establish the hinge slot.
Make three or four more cuts, going a little deeper each
time. As you cut, slide the knife from side to side until the slot
has reached the proper depth and width for the hinge.
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3. Cut 3/4" x 1" hinges for the elevator from the
supplied 2" x 9" hinge material, then snip off the corners.
Temporarily join the elevator to the stab with the hinges,
adjusting any hinge slots if necessary so they all align. Do
not glue in the hinges until you are instructed to do so.
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4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to hinge the rudder and fin.
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1. Shape the leading edge of the elevator and rudder to
a “V” as shown on the plan.
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2. Sand both sides of the elevator assembly smooth.
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3. Use a bar sander and 150-grit sandpaper to round the
tail surfaces, as shown on the plan.
Note: All of the wing ribs have been partially die-cut at the bottom
of the trailing edge. Use a hobby knife to complete the die-cut.
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1. Glue four die-cut 1/32" ply W2B’s to the four die-cut
1/16" balsa W2 ribs. Glue four more W2Bs to the other side
of the four W2 ribs. Note: Each of these rib assemblies is
now referred to as W2.
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2. Drill two 1/8" holes at the punch marks in each of the
four W2 ribs. Drill two 1/8" holes at the punch marks in each
of the two die-cut 1/8" balsa W3 ribs.
Build the Wing Center Section
BUILD THE WING
Finish the Tail Surfaces
1"
1"
3/4"
To cut the hinge slot, place the blades onto the wood
where you want the slot. Lightly press the teeth into the
wood. When you are satisfied with the location, press the
button on the handle and the blades will cut easily into the
balsa wood.
We have simplified the task of cutting hinge slots with the
introduction of the Great Planes Slot Machine
™ . This
simple electric tool cuts a perfect width slot for use with
CA hinges.
Hinge the Tail Surfaces
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