Great Planes Gee Bee Profile 40 Kit - GPMA0485 - Manual (Page 8)

B. Using the bevel to lines and the centerline as a guide,
make the "V" on the leading edge of the rudder with a razor
plane or your bar sander.
D 2. Draw a centerline on the TE and tip of the rudder.
Sand a radius on the edges as shown on the plan using the
centerline as a guide to keep the radius symmetrical.
stab LE joiner, stab center and stab tips together. Use the
plan or a straightedge as a guide to make sure the stab TE
is straight as you glue it in position.
D 5. From a 1/4" x 3/8" x 30" balsa stick, cut and glue the
two gussets to the stab frame.
D 6. From the 1/4" x 1/4" x 30" balsa stick, cut and glue
the stab ribs to the stab frame.
D 1. Pin the stabilizer and the elevator portion of the plan
to your building board. Cover this portion with waxed paper
or Plan Protector.
D 2. Glue the pairs of die-cut 1/8" balsa stabilizer tips
together to make 1/4" thick parts.
D 3. Make the stabilizer LE joiner and stabilizer center
from a 1/4" x 3" x 7-1/2" balsa sheet. Use the plan for the
correct outline of the parts.
D 7. From a 1/8" x 1/4" x 30" balsa stick, cut and glue the
diagonal braces to the stab frame.
D 8. Remove the stab from your building board. Inspect all
the glue joints and add CA to any joints that don't look
strong. Sand the joints flush and the entire top and bottom
surface of the stab flat and even. Be careful that you don't
sand any area too thin.
D 1. Pin the elevator plan to your building board and cover
it with waxed paper or Plan Protector.
D 4. Pin the stab LE joiner, stab center and stab tips in
position over the plan. Cut the stab outer frame from
1/4" x 3/8" x 30" balsa sticks. Glue the stab outer frame,
D 2. Glue the pairs of die-cut 1/8" balsa elevator tips
together to make 1/4" thick parts.
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