Great Planes CAP 232 40 Kit - GPMA0232 - Manual (Page 26)

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8. Use medium CA to glue the front deck sheeting to the
main stringer, keeping it down tight against the gluing
stringer. Do not try bending the sheeting yet.
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9. Wet the sheet with the water and alcohol solution, then
carefully test bend it into position. Some trimming may be
necessary to get a good fit. Apply more water and alcohol if
needed to bend the sheet. Apply medium CA to the formers
and to the bottom gluing stringer, and press the front deck
sheeting in place. Use masking tape to hold it in place.
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10. After the water has evaporated remove the tape. Fit
and glue the other sheet to the fuselage.
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11. Use your bar sander and 150-grit sandpaper to sand
the sides and top of the front deck sheeting so they are
even with the fuse sides. Trim the ends of the sheeting so
they are flush with both F-2's.
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12. Sand the main stringer so it blends with the sheeting.
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1. If you have not already done so, make sure the stab
and fin are final sanded to a smooth finish, as it will be a little
more difficult to do so after they are glued to the fuselage.
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2. Mount the wing to the fuselage, then position the stab
on the fuselage. Stand about six to ten feet behind the model
and see if the stab is even with the wing. If necessary, use
your bar sander to make adjustments by sanding the stab
base until the stab is in alignment with the wing.
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3. Accurately measure the trailing edge of the stabilizer
and use a ball point pen to lightly mark the center. Use the
same procedure to mark the center of the fin plate where
the trailing edge of the stab will contact it.
Mount the Stabilizer to the Fuselage
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