Dynaflite DYFA2018 - Manual (Page 13)

Q 13. Use medium CA to glue two pieces of
3/16" x 3/16" balsa stick into the corners
between the fuse bottom and the fuse side
between formers F2 and F3. Use medium CA to
glue two more pieces of 3/16" x 3/16" balsa stick
between formers F2 and F3 along the upper
edge of the wing saddle as shown on the plan
side view.
Q 14. Use medium CA to glue the 1-3/4" x 1-3/4"
x 1-1/2" balsa nose block onto the front of the
fuselage.
Q 15. From the remaining piece of 3/32" x 3" x
36" balsa, sheet the top of the fuselage from
former F3 to the front of the stab saddle.This is
one piece of sheeting, with the grain running
from the front to the rear of the fuse. Once the
glue sets, trim the excess sheet from the edges
of the fuselage using a hobby knife. Use your
sanding block or bar sander with medium (150-
grit) sandpaper to sand the sheet even with
the sides.
sandpaper, round the corners of the fuselage to
the shape shown on the cross-sections of the
formers on the plan. Shape the nose block to
the shape as shown on the plan.
PREPARING THE CANOPY
Q 1. Draw the outline of the canopy onto the
fuselage using the plan as a guide. Use a hobby
knife and/or razor saw to carefully cut the
canopy from the fuselage.
Q 2. Use your sanding block or bar sander with
medium (150-grit) sandpaper to sand the edges
of the canopy and fuselage smooth. Use
caution not to remove an excess amount of
material, or the fit between the canopy and
fuselage will be loose.
Q 16. Using a razor plane and your sanding
block or bar sander with medium (150-grit)
3. From the remaining 3/16" x 3/16" balsa, cut
two 3/4" pieces which will extend 1/4" to 1/2"
forward of the canopy to act as locking pins.
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