Great Planes Dazzler 40 Kit - GPMA0480 - Manual (Page 14)

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10. Using masking tape, secure the lower edge of the
sheeting in position. Do not glue the sheet into position, as
it will not conform correctly if glued from the bottom up. Rub
a piece of chalk along the top stringer. Carefully shape the
sheeting to the contour of the former, pressing it against the
top stringer. Remove the sheet, and cut it along the chalk line.
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11. Glue the sheet into position, starting from the top
stringer. Work slowly, fitting the sheet as you go. Once the
sheet is in position, return to step 9 and repeat the process
for the opposite side. Trim and sand the sheeting flush to
the front of the canopy former.
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12. Attach the main landing gear using four nylon straps
and eight #2 x 3/8" sheet metal screws.
COVERING & FINISHING
We recommend using a lightweight film covering material
such as MonoKote
® film to finish your Dazzler. For best
results, apply the film following the manufacturer’s instructions
using the sequence we suggest on page 15.
Final Sanding
Fill any scuffs, dings and the forward end of the pushrod
tube exit slots with balsa filler. After the filler has hardened,
cut and sand the pushrod tubes flush with the fuse sides,
then sand the entire structure with progressively finer
grades of sandpaper, ending with 320-grit.
Fuelproofing
Fuelproof the firewall and fuel tank compartment by
painting them with thinned 30-minute epoxy. Prevent the
epoxy from clogging the blind nuts by first packing the holes
with petroleum jelly applied with a toothpick. Be sure to
clean off any “external” petroleum jelly “messes” with
rubbing alcohol before fuelproofing.
Balance the Airplane Laterally
SPECIAL NOTE: Do not confuse this procedure with
“checking the C.G.” or “balancing the airplane fore and aft.”
That very important step will be covered later in the
instruction manual.
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1. Install the engine (with muffler) and landing gear to
the fuselage.
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2. With the wing level, lift the model by the engine
propeller shaft and the fin (this may require two people). Do
this several times.
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3. If one wing always drops when you lift the model, it
means that side is heavy. Balance the airplane by gluing a
weight to the inside of the other wing tip. NOTE: An
airplane that has been laterally balanced will track
better in loops and other maneuvers.
Cover the Structure with
MonoKote ® Film
The Dazzler does not require any painting to obtain the
scheme shown on the box, as all of the finish is done with
MonoKote Film.
Make sure the structure is smoothly sanded with 320-grit
sandpaper. Remove all dust from the structure with a
vacuum cleaner and Top Flite
® Tack Cloth so the
MonoKote film will stick well. Cover the aircraft with
MonoKote film using the sequence that follows. Make sure
the MonoKote film is thoroughly stuck to the structure and
all of the edges are sealed. Use a Top Flite Hot Sock
™ on
your covering iron to avoid scratching the finish.
When covering areas that involve sharp junctions, like the
tail section or around the root of the wing, cut narrow strips
(1/4" to 3/8") and apply them in the corners before covering
the major surfaces. The larger pieces of MonoKote film will
overlap and capture these smaller pieces. This technique
also bypasses the need to cut the MonoKote film in these
areas after it has been applied. DO NOT, under any
circumstances, attempt to cut the covering material
after it has been applied to the fin and stab, except
around the leading and trailing edges.