Great Planes Patriot XL Kit - GPMA0450 - Manual (Page 28)

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3. Glue T2 through T4 in place using thin CA. Check to
make sure they are perpendicular to the fuse by using a
square, or Hobbico Builders Triangle.
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4. Locate the two 1/8" x 1/4" x 30" [3 x 6 x 760mm]
balsa turtle deck stringers. You will notice there are slots
in the formers for these stringers. Using medium CA, glue
the stringers in place from T1-T4. Trim and sand the ends
flush with formers T1 and T4.
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5. Position a 3/32" x 3" x 30" balsa sheet as shown.
Trim the sheeting approximately 1/8" [3mm] past the TD
stringers. Be careful not to trim too much. When the
sheeting rolls over, it should clear the TD stringers.
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6. Run a bead of medium CA on the bottom edge of
the sheeting and glue to the fuse top. When the glue has
hardened, wet the balsa sheeting with warm water. Allow
the water to soak in. This will allow you to bend the sheeting
like you did on the wing. CA activator may help you here.
Spray the sheeting with activator prior to running the bead
of glue on the stringers and formers. So when you roll the
sheeting over, the activator cures the CA instantly.
Otherwise, apply CA the TD formers and the TD stringers
with medium CA and roll the sheeting over. Hold in place
until the CA hardens. Repeat for the other side of the TD.
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7. Once you have both sides sheeted, trim the sheeting to
match the TD formers. Use a sanding bar and 150-grit paper
to make the sheeting flush along the top.
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8. Locate the 1/4" x 2" x 30" balsa [6 x 50 x 760mm] turtle
deck top. Test fit the TD top; it should rest flush on all sides
and be level. Sand as needed for a good fit.
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9. Apply a bead of CA along the top of the TD formers and
stringers and firmly press the TD top down to glue in place.
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