Great Planes Tracer 46 Kit - GPMA0400 - Manual (Page 9)

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8. Edge glue two 1/16" x 3" x 24" balsa sheets
together, making a 1/16" x 6" x 24" balsa sheet. Sand both
sides of this sheet smooth.
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9. Glue the stab framework to the sheeting, aligning
the TE and the left outer edge of the framework with the
edges of the sheeting. Trim the sheeting around the stab
framework. NOTE: It is important to glue the sheeting
securely to the stab center.
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10. Repeat steps 8 and 9, sheeting the other side of the
stab, again being sure to glue it securely to the stab center.
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11. Sand the flat on the LE of the stab as shown on the plan.
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12. From the 1-3/4" x 24" tapered balsa elevator stock,
cut two elevator halves to the shape shown on the plans.
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1. Remove the stab plan from your work surface and lay
out the fuselage plan. Don't forget to cover the fin and
rudder areas of the plan with Great Planes Plans Protector
so the glue won't stick to the plan.
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2. Using two 1/4" x 1/2" x 24" balsa sticks, cut, fit and
glue the fin framework and ribs. Don't forget the gusset at
the top of the fin. Note: The fin tail post goes all the way
down to the bottom of the fuse.
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3. Unpin the fin from the plans. Inspect all glue joints and
reglue with CA as necessary. Sand the left and right sides
until they are flat and even.
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4. Using a 1/4" x 1/2" x 24" balsa stick, cut, fit and glue
the rudder framework and ribs. It may be necessary to use
the leftover 1/4" x 1/2" balsa from the fin. Don't forget the
control horn support and the corner gussets.
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5. From a 1/8" x 1/4" x 12" balsa stick, cut, fit and glue
the three cross braces in place.
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6. Unpin the rudder from the plans. Inspect all glue joints
and reglue with CA as necessary. Sand the left and right
sides until they are flat and even.
Build the Fin and Rudder
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