Great Planes ElectriCub Kit - GPMA0156 - Manual (Page 24)

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❏ 25. Trial fit the die-cut 1/8" plywood cabin brace in former
F-2 and the fuse sides. Lay the front deck base in position
and then the firewall assembly, pulling the front of the fuse
together with rubber bands. Sand the front deck base, as
necessary, for a good fit.
❏ 26. Glue the cabin brace to the fuse sides and F-2.
❏ 27. Glue the front deck base to the fuse sides and
cabin brace.
❏ 28. Use 6-minute epoxy to glue the firewall to the fuse
sides and the front deck base. Wipe off any excess epoxy
with a paper towel dampened with rubbing alcohol. Hold the
fuse sides tightly against the firewall until the epoxy sets.
❏ 29. Glue the die-cut 1/8" balsa former F-1C to the front
deck base.
❏ 30. Trial fit the die-cut 1/16" balsa top front sheet,
sanding as necessary. Glue the front sheet to the firewall,
F-1C and the front deck base. If the front sheet is hard balsa
and difficult to bend, wet the top surface of the sheet with
warm water before bending around the formers.
❏ 31. From the leftover 1/8" x 1/4" balsa stick, cut side
window frames to fit flush with the front of the cabin brace.
❏ 32. Fit the 3/16" plywood landing gear plate between the
fuse sides. Use 6-minute epoxy to glue the landing gear
plate to the fuse sides and the bottom of former F-2.
To reduce weight, before installing the top front sheet cut
lightening holes in the front deck as shown on the plan.