Great Planes Cherokee Kit - GPMA0180 - Manual (Page 3)

Selecting covering
As with adhesives, covering selection is largely a
matter of personal preference. The proto-types were
covered with Monokote, as this is a light, fast and at-
tractive method.
Covering techniques
If you are unfamiliar with Monokote techniques,
we suggest purchasing the Edson Mfg. "How to apply
plastic film coverings" book written by Dan Deluca. It
is very imformative and gives a lot of hints on how to
achieve professional results.
Join the AMA!
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is the gov-
erning body for model aviators. With over 85,000
members, they offer services such as a monthly
magazine,liability insurance, sanctioned competitions
and have over 1,800 affiliated clubs scattered
throughout the United States. Write them for informa-
tion on how to become a member.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
1810 Samuel Morse Dr.
Reston, VA 22090
(703) 435-0750
Trim scheme
The model shown on the cover was finished with
white and red Super Monokote. The wing was first
covered completely in white. Then the stab and fin
were covered white. White was then added to the side
and bottom of Fuselage in 3 pieces. Trim line is as
shown.
Next the top was covered in red, overlapping the
white on the sides. Start by trimming the 1/4" fin cut
out and tack red around fin. Then extend forward to
canopy and down around sides. Using a straight
edge, trim red on sides to match model on cover.
The cowl was painted with K & B superpoxy
white, or it can be left plain. The top was painted with
matching chevron red.
Black trim on the fuse was cut from trim Mono-
kote, and the white center stripe was added with
Great Planes Kwik Stripe 1/8" white.
The darts on the fins were cut from trim monokote.
Wheel pants were painted the same as the cowl.
Stripes on wing tips were cut from Trim Monokote.
Walkway on wing and numbers were cut from
Black Trim Monokote.
Door was added with 1/16" black Kwik Strype
tape.
(Use Trim Monokote-Black for 3rd Window for
"Archer" version.)
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that use our products. Comments, both pro and con,
help us in our continuing efforts to improve our
products. That means your next G.P. kit might
be better because of your response.
Thanks for your patronage.
Good luck and good flying!
Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company
P.O. Box 721
Urbana, IL 61801
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