Great Planes Fundango Park Flyer Kit - GPMA0050 - Manual (Page 11)

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4. Insert T-pins into the building board following the line
of the inside perimeter of the fin. This will help guide the
balsa laminate that will create the fin.
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5. Use Isopropyl Alcohol or water to wet one side of the
three 1/16" x 3/16" x 24" [1.6 x 4.8 x 610mm] balsa sticks
allowing them to soften, so they can be bent around the T-pins.
Allow the sticks to sit for a few minutes before proceeding.
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6. Glue the balsa sticks in place. Begin by gluing one end
of the stick to the fin using medium CA. Work the stick
around the fin using the T-pins as a guide. As you proceed,
glue the stick to the wooden structure. Carefully work the
balsa stick around the fin.
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7. Repeat this process for the second and third stick,
gluing each one to the other.
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8. Trim the excess strips to match the shape of the fin.
After the balsa has completely dried, lightly sand the fin.
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9. Round the perimeter of the fin by sanding as shown on
the plan sheet.
Laminating is an interesting and fun way to make a strong,
yet lightweight structure. Now that you know how to do it,
you should be able to do the same thing to the horizontal
stab and elevator in much less time. Let's get started!
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