Wet the piece of balsa to be bent around the frame on both sides and slowly work it into a curved
shape. Then without gluing, tape it to the frame and let it dry to this shape. After the piece is fully
dry it can be glued in place.
The latches on the bottom can then also be glued in place. You may need to sand or file the gaps
to allow them to slide in easily. Endure that they slide all the way in to be flush as shown in the
image on the right. You may need to sand or trim the hinges and the slots they fit into if they
don’t exactly line up or it is hard to press the cowl into place.
Glue the battery plate in place (Part C). Now gently cut away the section at the back as shown.
Your fuselage should now look like this. Give it a light sand to smooth off any joins.
Note: This part is needed to
keep the cowl straight and
aligned while gluing on the
covering. But it will be cut
away once the cowl has fully
dried.
Note: Rear spar has been cut
away once the cowl assembly
is fully dry. This is required to
allow it so slide in place when
the battery is fitted.
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