Fuselage
Fuselage parts are designated with the letter “F” followed by a number. Parts have been numbered so
that the fuselage assembly follows a sequential order: F1 to F23.
Note:
When initially bonding parts, use a single, small drop of medium CA glue, applied sparingly with a
CA glue applicator tip to “tack glue” the part in place. Should you commit an error in assembly, it will be
easier to recover from the mistake and remove or correct the part in error, if you do not soak the assembly
with glue after each step! This method of assembly will allow our interlocking design to do its job.
As each successive part is installed within the fuselage, it will help pull the entire structure square and
true. When a major assembly is completed, revisit all joints and bond completely. Do not use excessive
amounts of glue, as this only adds weight to the model.
1.
Lay part F1 (sheet 04/08, 1/16 in. balsa) on your work surface, with the etched side facing
up. Please note the arrows at one end of F1, these indicate the
front
of F1. Locate parts
F2 and F3 (sheet 07/08, 1/32 in. ply) and assemble with the Delrin receiver clip, found in the
hardware bag. Do not glue the parts together.
Fit the assembled receiver tray to F1. The long arm of the clip must be oriented toward the
front
of F1. Bond with medium CA. The side of F1 with the receiver tray is now the
bottom
of the F1 assembly.
2.
Turn F1 over, so that the receiver tray is underneath. Fit ply former F4 (sheet 07/08,
1/32 in. ply) to the front of F1. Make sure that the etching faces
forward
and that the
top
of F4 is properly oriented.
3.
Fit balsa former F5 (sheet 04/08, 1/16 in.) to the rear of F1, oriented so that the
top
of F5
corresponds with the
top
of F4.
4.
Fit the two pylon supports F6 (sheet 03/08, 1/16 in. balsa) to the slots and notches at the
top of F4 and F5. The arrow on F6 indicates the end which should face
forward
. “Tack
glue” the assembled fuselage crutch with medium CA.
5.
Fit the motor mount plate F7 (07/08, 1/32 in. ply) to the wide slot in the
middle
of F4.
Ensure that the etched side marked
“Top”
faces
up
.
Do not bond.
This will be a somewhat
loose fit, which will allow F7 to assume the proper angle in the next assembly step.
6.
Locate fuselage side F8a (sheet 03/08, 1/16 in. balsa) and assemble to the
right
side of the
fuselage crutch. Engage the tabs in F1, F4, F5, and F7 with the slots in the fuselage side.
7.
Fit the
forward
fuselage doubler, part F8b (sheet 05/08, 3/32 in. balsa) to the
front
of the
fuselage assembly. Slide the slot in F8b over F7. Make sure that the
rear
of F8b is
completely seated against former F4 and the fuselage side F8. “Tack glue” F8b to both
former F4 and the fuselage side F8.
8.
Fit the landing gear pocket, part F9 (sheet 07/08, 1/32 in. ply) behind former F4. F9 fits into
the same slot and notch in the fuselage side shared by F4.
Build Instructions
Playmite 75
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