Great Planes F1 Rocket Evo GP/EP ARF - GPMA1030 - Manual (Page 10)

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BUILD THE FUSELAGE
It will be helpful in the assembly process to remove the canopy.
To remove the canopy, slide it forward and lift the back of the
canopy, removing it from the fuselage.
Assemble the Tail Section
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1. Slide the horizontal stabilizer into the stab slot at the
aft end of the fuselage. Center the stab left and right in the
fuselage. Measure the distance from the stab tips to the wing
tips and make the measurements equal.
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2. Use 30-minute epoxy to glue the stab into the fuselage.
View the model and confi rm that the stab is parallel with the
wing panels. If not, use a weight on one side of the stab or
tape to bring the stab parallel. Lightly sanding the stab slot
may also be necessary. Use denatured alcohol to clean up
any excess epoxy. Allow the epoxy to cure undisturbed. After
the glue has hardened, remove the wing from the fuselage.
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3. Apply a thin coat of epoxy to the exposed wood on the
vertical fi n and inside the opening in the fuselage for the fi n.
Apply a thin fi lm of epoxy to the plastic tab on the tail wheel
wire. Slide the fi n in place, making sure you insert the plastic
tab in the slot in the back of the fuselage.