Great Planes ESP6 Easy Sport 60 - GPMA0152 - Manual (Page 9)

D 6 Using a sanding block and medium (150-grit)
sandpaper, sand the leading edge to a "V-shape" as
shown on the plan Sand the bottom of the rudder to the
shape as shown on the plans Sand the trailing edges,
bottom edges and top to a rounded shape
At this point, you should have given some thought to the
landing gear configuration you would like to use If you
have decided to build your Easy Sport as a taildragger,
follow the simple instructions outlined in the box below.
On the other hand, if you would prefer your Easy Sport
with a conventional tricycle landing gear, skip the box
and continue construction at Build The Fin.
D 1 In the same manner as the rudder, build the fin
using the 5/16" x 3/4" and 5/16" x 1/2" balsa sticks
D 2 Carefully draw a centerline on the leading and
trailing edges of the fin.
D 3 Sand (only) the leading edge to a round shape.
NOTE: The trailing edge and bottom edge must not be
rounded or V-shaped Instead, just sand these edges
flat and square Do not sand the top edge at this time.
D 1 Tape waxed paper over the separate stabilizer
drawing on the fuse plan Pin the shaped balsa stab
joiner in place directly over the plans Then, in the same
manner as the rudder, cut balsa pieces and build the
stab framework.
D 1 Check the plans and mark the location of the
optional tailgear on the rudder Drill a 7/64" hole in the
rudder (the hole is drilled slightly oversize to allow for
positioning, and to create a hard epoxy "sleeve"
around the wire) Then groove the rudder leading edge
to accept the tailgear wire HINT: Using a hobby knife,
sharpen the inside of one end of a 1/8" diameter brass
tube, and use it to cut the groove in the leading edge
of the rudder.
D 2 Shape the stab tips to the shape as shown on
the plan.
D 3 Carefully draw a centerline all around the edges of
the stabilizer
D 4 Sand the leading edge and tip to a round shape.
NOTE: The trailing edge must not be rounded or
V-shaped Instead, just sand this edge flat and square.
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