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FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY
1) As well as all of the parts as prepared in the
previous steps Identify and remove all of the
parts on the laser cut sheets: K5, F5, F5A, F6,
F6A, F7, F7A, F8, F8A, F9, F9A AND F10 .
2) Bevel the ends of both parts K1 as shown on
the plan.
3) Pin down one K1 so that the strip on it faces
upwards then fit and glue F3, and F6 in position
ensuring the strengtheners are facing in the
direction as indicated on the plan. Make sure
that all of the formers are at right angles to the
fuselage side using a square. Now leave to set.
4) Glue the second fuselage side to the opposite
end of the formers again making sure that all
is located square and true. Leave to set before
removing from the board.
5) Fit and glue the F1 and F2 assembly to the nose
of the fuselage sides. Take care to make sure
that the tabs on the fuselage locate neatly into
the slots in F2. Allow to set.
6) Fit and glue in position formers F4/F4A, F5 and
F5A. Using stiff 1.6mm square strip cut and glue
in position the stringers that run from F2 to F4A
and From F4 to F5. Allow to set.
7) On the outside of each part K1 score about half
the depth (not cut through) the part along a
line immediately behind F6 and in front of F10 –
noted ‘score line’ on the plan. Each side should
then be ‘cracked’ inwards forming a sharp kink in
the side rather than a gentle bow.
8) Bring the ends of the fuselage together and fit
F10 holding until set.
9) Pinch rear of fuselage together and glue it
together ensuring that the ends meet uniformly
and the fuselage remains straight and true, use
the gauge lines on the plan to help. Hold the
ends together with a clothes peg or similar until
the glue is set.
10) Fit all other formers and cross pieces top and
bottom working from F7 backward ensuring
that the fuselage remains square and true in
all directions.
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