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FUSELAGE CONSTRUCTION
49.
Drill or cut out the 5/32" dowel holes in the fuselage sides. This will locate the holes after the plywood doublers have been
glued in place.
50.
a. Cut pieces of 1/4" triangle stock, and
b. 1/8"x3/16" balsa as indicated on the printed fuselage sides.
51. Glue and pin the 1/4" triangle stock pieces and 1/8"x3/16" pieces in place.
52.
Using a paddle, spread a thin coat of epoxy glue on both die-cut 1/32" plywood doubler's FDF. Don't use a large amount of
epoxy as this will add unnecessary weight.
53.
Glue one doubler FDF onto the right fuselage side as indicated and the other to the left fuselage side. Repeat this same
procedure for right and left doublers FDR.
54.
Cut out the fuselage sides with a knife. Be sure to cut just outside of the lines.
55.
Use a sanding block to sand the
fuselage sides to final shape. Match the
sides to each other.
56.
The fuselage sides are now ready for
joining.
57.
Refer to the top view of the plans and
draw a line for the bevel at the rear of
the fuselage.
58.
Using a single edge razor blade, cut the
bevel at the rear of the fuselage.
59.
Epoxy glue plywood formers F-2 and F-3
in place on one of the fuselage sides.
Use a square to be sure the formers are
perpendicular to the fuselage side.