Top Flite A6M2 Zero - Manual (Page 3)

Trace pattern of Fin sheeting (3 pieces on each side) from
plans onto 1/16" x 2-7/8" balsa. Cut out and glue together
as shown above. Make two.
Do same thing with Stabilizer. Make two.
Pin Fin sheeting over plan. Glue R-7 in place. Mark location
of ribs with soft pencil.
Pin Stabilizer sheeting over plan. Glue 1/4" x 3/8" x 24"
in place. Mark location of ribs with soft pencil.
Glue R-1. R-2. R-3 & R-4 ribs in place. Apply glue only up
to 1/4" from front of rib.
Glue top sheeting in place. Again apply glue only up to 1/4"
from front of rib.
Glue shaped leading edge to ribs only. When dry, glue plank-
ing to leading edge on both sides. Be sure that the planking
forms to the shape of the leading edge.
Construct rudder as shown in illustration above and the plans.
Make stabilizer and elevators using same procedures as is
described above._______
Glue F-2A-2's to F-2A-1 and F-3A-2 to F-3A-1. Epoxy
F-1A(PLY), F-2A ASSEMBLY and F-3A ASSEMBLY all
together.
Glue former halves F-5A thru F-16A together, using plans
to measure correct width.
Pin notched strips (sometimes referred to as "crutch strips")
down over plans, locate from inner line as the outer edge
of the strip will be trimmed off later on.
Measure, cut and glue 1/4" SQUARE spacers in place. Glue
1/4" x 1/2" SPACER and F-23 in place at rear.
Glue formers F-5A thru F-14A in place. Be sure formers
are perpendicular to notched strips.
Glue two F-22's in place so they are 1/16" from outer edge
of notched strip. Glue F-16A to F-22's and notched strip.
Glue F-17 in place.
Glue two pieces of 1/8" SHEET together and cut to fit for
cockpit floor.
Glue four 3/16" x 3/8" LONGERONS into notches in
formers.