Great Planes Spitfire 40 Kit - GPMA0179 - Manual (Page 24)

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1. Fit the die-cut 3/32" balsa turtle deck formers TD2, TD3,
and TD4 perpendicular to the fuse top. Fit the die-cut 3/32"
balsa
turtle deck top TDT to the TD formers and glue all joints.
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2. Fit and glue the die-cut 3/32" balsa turtle deck former TD1
and the die-cut 3/32" balsa radio gear floor RF to the fuse top
and TD2.
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3. Glue the die-cut 3/32" balsa front deck former FD1
perpendicular to the fuse top.
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4. From leftover 1/4" x 1/4" balsa, cut a 12-1/8" long front
deck top gluing stringer. Position the stick flush with the
leading edge of the firewall. Position the die-cut 3/32" balsa
front deck former FD2 in the fuse top, using the front gluing
stringer to set its angle as shown in the photo.
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5. From leftover 1/8" x 1/4" balsa, cut, fit and glue the two
cockpit side gluing stringers that run from the leading edge
of FD2 to the trailing edge of TD1.
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6. Select one 3/32" x 3" x 24" balsa sheet for the right turtle
deck sheeting. Align the long edge of the sheeting along the
top of the fuse side sticks and the leading edge with the
center
of TD1. Glue the turtle deck sheeting to the fuse side sticks from
the center of TD1 through the aft edge of TD4.
Build the Top of the Fuselage
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