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e) Test fit the top and bottom rear sections of the fuselage. You may need
to stretch to width a little to fit them in. The lip on the top and bottom
sections fits outside, while the lip on the sides fits into the groove on the
top and bottom. When you’re ready, glue the bottom section on first.
This will allow you to apply extra glue along the inside seams if desired
to help with waterproofing. Take care to glue the bottom forward
against the former that creates the step.
f)
To fit the top in place, cut or sand a bevel towards the front of the top
where it meets the form so that it will fit flush. The groove on the
fuselage top and front faces the inside of the fuselage. Bend the top
away from the groove to form the angle where the “rear window” meets
the fuselage top. When the fit is good, glue the top rear section in
place.
g) The front of the fuselage glues in a similar fashion to the rear section.
But, it rolls around the nose in a single piece. Pre-bend the nosepiece
around the PVC pipe, forming a tighter radius at the narrowest part.
Take extra care around the hatch opening to avoid unnecessary
creases. Test fit the nosepiece. Bend the windshield up and bevel the
inside if necessary to fit flush with the large former. If you’re concerned
about water tightness, I would recommend gluing the front from the
bottom up. When you test fit, start at the windshield, and make a note
where the bottom edge ends up in relation to the step.
