Great Planes Patriot XL Kit - GPMA0450 - Manual (Page 16)

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1. Locate the 1/4" x 1/2" x 24" [6 x 13 x 610mm] maple
landing gear rail. Cut two landing gear rails to match the
plan. Set the leftover maple railing aside for use on the left
wing panel.
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2. Locate the die-cut 3/32" [2.4mm] plywood FGS
(forward gear support) and AGS (aft gear support).
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3. Slide R4 into position with AGS and FGS. The two
gear supports will help you align R4 according to the plan.
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4. Test fit the two maple landing gear rails.
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5. When everything is in place and you are happy with
the test fit, glue AGS, FGS, and R4 in place with medium
CA. Do not glue the maple landing gear rails at this time.
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6. Once the CA has hardened, remove the two gear
rails. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. Liberally
coat the side of the gear rail that touches the gear support
and to each slot the gear rail rests in. Press the gear rail into
place and wipe the excess epoxy away with a paper towel
and alcohol. Do this for both rails. Allow time for the epoxy
to cure before handling.
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7. Locate the 3/8" x 3/8" x 30" [9.5 x 9.5 x 760mm]
balsa hinge block stick and cut it into six (6) 1-1/2" [38mm]
segments as shown on the plan.
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8. Glue each hinge block in place according to the
plan. You may need to shape the blocks to fit snugly.
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1. Glue the 3/8" x 5/8" x 30" [9.5 x 15.9 x 60mm] balsa
leading edge (LE) in place using medium CA. Trim the ends
to match the plan.
Begin Shaping the Wing
Install the Landing Gear Rails
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