Great Planes ElectriCub Kit - GPMA0156 - Manual (Page 6)

Elev = Elevator Fuse = Fuselage
LE = Leading Edge (front) LG = Landing Gear
Lt = Left Ply = Plywood
Rt = Right Stab = Stabilizer
TE = Trailing Edge (rear) " = Inches
1. Unroll the plan sheets, then reroll the plan inside-out to
make them lie flat.
2. Sort through the sticks and sheets, grouping them by
size. Masking tape can be used to bundle matching sheets
and sticks. Using a felt tip or ballpoint pen, lightly write the
part name or size on each piece or bundle. Refer to the
parts list and plan for sizes and quantities. Use the die-cut
patterns shown on page 7 to identify the die-cut parts and
mark them before removing them from the die sheet. Save
all leftovers. If any of the die-cut parts are difficult to remove,
do not force them! Instead, cut around the parts with a
hobby knife or lightly sand the back of the sheet. After
removing the die-cut parts, use your sanding block to lightly
sand the edges to remove any die-cutting irregularities.
3. As you identify and mark the parts, separate them into
groups, such as fuse (fuselage), wing, fin, stab (stabilizer)
and hardware.
4. Work on a flat surface. Cover the plan with wax paper or
Great Planes Plan Protector to prevent glue from sticking to
the plan.
5. When instructed to test fit parts, this means DO NOT USE
GLUE until you are satisfied that everything fits properly —
THEN glue the parts together if instructed to do so.
6. Whenever the instructions tell you to glue pieces
together, use CA. When a specific type of glue is required,
the instructions will state the type of glue that is highly
recommended. When 30-minute epoxy is specified, it is
highly recommended that you use only 30-minute (or
slower) epoxy because you will need either the working time
and/or the additional strength.
7. The easiest way to cut balsa sticks is with a single-edge
razor blade or razor saw. Position the stick over the plan,
mark its size, then cut the part on a piece of leftover wood.
A modeling miter box works well for cutting square corners
and 45-degree gussets.
Zipper-top food storage bags are handy to store the small
parts as you sort, identify and separate them into
sub-assemblies.
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
1/64" = .4mm
1/32" = .8mm
1/16" = 1.6mm
3/32" = 2.4mm
1/8" = 3.2mm
5/32" = 4mm
3/16" = 4.8mm
1/4" = 6.4mm
3/8" = 9.5mm
1/2" = 12.7mm
5/8" = 15.9mm
3/4" = 19mm
1" = 25.4mm
2" = 50.8mm
3" = 76.2mm
6" = 152.4mm
12" = 304.8mm
15" = 381mm
18" = 457.2mm
21" = 533.4mm
24" = 609.6mm
30" = 762mm
36" = 914.4mm
1" = 25.4mm (conversion factor)
Metric Conversions
Types of Wood
Common Abbreviations
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