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9) Fit formers and cross pieces F8, F8A, F9 and
F9A top and bottom working backward ensuring
that the fuselage remains square and true in
all directions.
10) Using stiff 1.6mm square strip fit and glue the
‘backbone’ stringer in position, then fit the two
lower stringers each side – noting that they start
midway into part F5, are cracked at F7, and then
taper into the fuselage before F9.
11) Referring to the diagram illustrating their
finishing positions, fit and glue the remaining
rear stringers that run from F7 – making them
from light 1.6mm square strip.
12) Fit the three short stringers that run from F5 to F6.
13) Fit three stiff 1.6mm square strip stringers
between F2 and F4, then the two lower stringers
that run from F3 to the fuselage side at F2,
bevelling the ends to suit.
14) Carefully cut two pieces of 4.8mm strip that will
go from side to side and form the slots for the
undercarriage. At the front position, glue one
piece in place leaving a gap of around 1mm (the
thickness of a credit card) between it and the
strengthener at F3A – this gap will eventually
accommodate the wire. At the rear position, glue
in place leaving a gap of around 2mm between
it and the face of F4 – this gap will eventually
accommodate the undercarriage ‘strap’.
15) Starting with the left hand side, trial fit K4
bevelling the edges to meet the stringer at the
top as required. Ensure a snug and flush fit to
the outer profile, then glue in position. Repeat
with part K4 on the right hand side.
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