Great Planes Patriot XL Kit - GPMA0450 - Manual (Page 9)

HOW TO JOIN SHEETING
Note: Aliphatic resin can be used to join the sheeting, but
takes longer than CA to dry. If you choose to join using
aliphatic resin, be sure to allow the sheeting to sit a few
hours for the glue to dry. Aliphatic resin sands easier than
CA and is easier to cut.
A. Use a straightedge as a guide to trim one edge of
both sheets.
B. Use masking tape to tightly tape the two sheets together
joining the trimmed edges.
C. Turn the sheet over and place weights on top of the sheet
to hold it. Apply thin CA sparingly to the seam, quickly
wiping away excess CA with a paper towel as you proceed.
D. Turn the sheet over and remove the masking tape. Apply
thin CA to the seam the same way you did for the other side
and use a fresh paper towel to wipe away excess CA.
E. Sand the sheeting flat and smooth with your bar sander
and 220-grit sandpaper.
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2. Working over your flat building surface, use medium
CA to glue one side of the stab to one of the skins as shown
in the photo. Sheet the ends of the stab tips with a small
corner cut from the area shown.
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3. Cut the excess sheeting from the stab. Save the
remainder for the fin.
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4. Sheet the other side of the stab the same way.
Sheet both sides of the fin with the leftover sheeting.
Note: Give the CA ample time to harden before lifting the
assembly off the building board. It is essential to get a
secure and uniform bond between the stab sheets and the
stab framework, especially in the center.
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