Great Planes Extra 300S 60 Kit - GPMA0236 - Manual (Page 23)

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1. Draw a straight line on your work surface 45" long.
Cover this line with Great Planes Plan Protector.
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2. Pin the die-cut 1/8" ply forward fuse top (part #3) in
position over your reference line, aligning the V-notches
with the line. Make sure the front of the fuse is the same as
shown in the photo.
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3. Fit the die-cut 1/8" ply aft fuse top (part #12) in place
and align it with the reference line. When satisfied with the
alignment, glue it to the fuse front with thin CA.
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4. Keeping the die-cut 1/8" ply former 6 (part #6)
perpendicular to the fuse top, glue it in place with thin CA.
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5. Glue former 7 (part #7) in place the same way.
Note: These next three steps should be completed
together and assembled quickly.
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6. Wet the outside of both fuse sides from the middle of
the wing saddle forward.
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7. Glue the fuse sides to the fuse top from former 6 to
the middle of the wing saddle with thin CA and accelerator.
❏ 8 Hold the fuse sides in place with tape, clamps or your
hands and glue to the formers with medium CA or epoxy.
Hint: Using tape to hold the fuse sides in position makes it
possible to leave the tape in place on the fuse until the
landing gear former and bottom corner pieces are put
in place.
The fuse plans were reduced to 75% so that they are
easier to use as a reference while building. The
interlocking construction of this kit allows you to quickly
assemble the fuselage upside-down on a line drawn on
your work surface while being able to reference the plans
because they are not covered up with the parts you are
assembling. You will be fitting most of the die-cut fuselage
parts together before applying glue. Do not use any glue
until instructed to do so.
Assemble the Fuselage
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