Great Planes Patriot XL Kit - GPMA0450 - Manual (Page 14)

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1. Glue two 3/32" x 3" x 36" [2.4 x 75 x 910mm] balsa
sheets together to make one 3/32" x 6" x 36" [2.4 x 75 x 910mm]
LE sheet.
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2. Align the edge of the LE sheeting with the center
of the top wing spar. Trim off the excess sheeting, leaving
about 1/4" [6mm] of over-hang on the wing LE and ends.
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3. Soften the sheeting by rubbing warm water
into the side of the wood not being glued. This will allow the
balsa to conform to the shape of the wing when it is rolled.
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4. Apply a thick bead of medium CA down the
center of the top wing spar and down each rib toward the
leading edge of the wing. Glue the sheeting to the LE.
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5. Align the edge of the sheeting up with the
middle of the wing spar and, working quickly, roll the sheet
down towards the leading edge. A long sanding bar or
straight edge will help you apply even pressure.
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6. Once the glue has set, trim the sheeting to
match the shape of the wing.
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7. Flip the wing over and repeat steps 1-6 to sheet the
wing panel bottom from the main wing spar to the LE.
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8. Locate two of the 3/32" x 3/4" x 30" [2.4 x 19 x 760mm]
balsa TE sheets. Test fit the TE sheeting and mark how far it
reaches up each rib so you know where to run the glue. Do
this for the top and bottom of the wing panel.
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9. Apply a thick bead of medium CA on each rib and
the edge of the TE sheeting that rests against the TE Jig.
Glue the top and bottom TE sheeting in place.
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10. Sheet the top of the wing center section with
3/32" x 3" x 36" [2.4 x 75 x 910mm] balsa sheets.The center
section sheeting rests flush against the TE sheeting and
should be trimmed just short of R6 to allow room to trim the
sheeting to match the plan. Glue with medium CA. The
second sheet should rest flush against the first sheet and is
glued in the same manner as the first. Do not sheet the
bottom center section until instructed to do so.
Sheet the Wing Panel Top
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