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II FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY
1.
Carefully remove all fuselage (fuse) parts from die-cut
sheets. Lightly sand any rough edges.
2.
With side stamped “A” facing out, position two 1/8”
ply formers (firewall) together, matching all edges. To hold
them in alignment, tape them securely together along one
edge as shown at right. Have four ply clamps ready for
next operation.
3.
Open firewalls and apply a liberal amount of glue to
one part as shown at left.
Keep edges aligned as you close firewalls and tape
opposite edges together, squeeze firewalls together using
die-cut clamps. When dry, remove clamps and tapes; set
clamps aside for use later.
Temporarily position cabin sides in notches. Check
f it and ;placement of parts before gluing.
Glue cabin sides to fuse.
Temporarily position cabin and landing gear (L.G.)
doublers on fuse side, checking fit and placement before
gluing.
Glue cabin and L.G. doublers in place.
5.
Glue former doubler “CT” to former C.
Slide brace GT fully into former GT. Hold brace
square to former and glue.
