.
80. Mark a line 3" from the end on the
fuselage top hatch sheet (1/4"x2-1/4"x8"
balsa). This will indicate where to cut the
hatch apart from the rest of the top.
81.
Tack glue the top hatch sheet onto the
fuselage. The front should be flush with
F-1.
82.
Use a single-edge razor blade to trim the top hatch sheet flush with the fuselage sides.
83.
Smooth the rough edges with a sanding block.
84.
Saw along the line previously marked to cut the hatch apart from the rest of the top.
85.
Remove the hatch and top sheet from
the fuselage. Permanently glue the top
sheet in place.
86.
Glue and pin the 1-1/2"x2"x2-1/2" balsa
nose block to the fuselage. It should be
flush with the bottom of the fuselage,
and a slight jog at the top of the fuselage
as shown in the picture.
87.
Use the nose block side view drawing to trace the pattern on the side of the nose block.
88.
Carve the nose block down to the line previously drawn. Note that part of the fuselage top sheet will also be carved.
89.
Use the nose block top view drawing and trace it on the bottom of the nose block.
90.
Carve the nose block down to this line.
91.
Tack glue the hatch in place. Carve the edges of the nose block and fuselage to shape. Use the cross-section drawings (F-
l, F-2, F-3, rear fuselage) to determine the exact contours. Don't shape the open top of the fuselage where the wing will sit.