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19.
Trimming as necessary, fit the remaining D/C
1/8" balsa sheeting in place, making sure the
sheeting is even with the center of the bulk-
head.
When the fit is correct, glue the D/C 1/16" balsa
bottom sheeting in place and hold until dry.
IMPORTANT!
Do not allow the fuselage to twist. Pin
down, if necessary.
20.
When the sheeting has dried, glue the nose
block to the plywood nose former, as shown.
21.
Turning the fuse right side up, fit the 1/16" ply-
wood canopy rest in place and glue.
22.
Taking off small amounts at a time, carefully
shape the front of the fuse to fit the top view
profile shown on the plans.
23.
Pin an 1/8" sq. balsa strip to the bottom edge of
the outer fuse side, following the curve of the
fuse bottom, as shown.
Remove the excess wood from the chin block,
so that it matches the fuse bottom sheeting.
Draw a line along the pinned balsa strip, mark-
ing its location.
Remove the balsa strip and sand to the line.
