Great Planes ESP6 Easy Sport 60 - GPMA0152 - Manual (Page 28)

D 10 Place the die-cut 1/8" ply tank floor into the
notch in former F2 The tabs on the side of the tank floor
will rest in the cut-outs in the fuse doublers as shown
Glue the tank floor where it meets F2 only.
D 1 Depending on the landing gear configuration, trim
out the appropriate slots in the balsa fuse sides for the
landing gear plate using a hobby knife The aft slot is for
a tricycle landing gear The f o r w a r d slot is for
a taildragger.
D 11. Test fit the firewall in place between the fuse
sides You may need to sand the edges so that the
firewall properly keys into its notches and fits snugly
behind the nose blocks When satisfied with the fit,
remove the firewall Then use 30-minute epoxy to glue it
to the edges of the firewall and the three unglued edges
of the tank floor Put the firewall in place and use rubber
bands and/or masking tape to pull the two fuse sides in
tight against the firewall and tank floor Wipe off any
excess epoxy with a paper towel dampened with alcohol
before it cures.
D 12 Test fit the laminated wing mounting block into
the notches in the fuse doublers Sand if necessary to
achieve a good fit Mix up some 30-minute epoxy and
apply it to the sides and aft edge Slide the wing
mounting block into the notches in the fuse doublers and
position securely against the front of former F3.
D 2 Drill a 3/16" hole at each of the punch marks on
the landing gear plate. Glue the landing gear plate to
both fuse sides, in the proper slot, using medium CA.
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