Great Planes Giles G-202 46 Kit - GPMA0238 - Manual (Page 26)

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5. You’re about to mix epoxy to work on the aft end of
the fuselage. Before you do so, test fit the die-cut 1/8" ply
stab base. Lightly sand as needed for a perfect fit.
Temporarily remove the stab base.
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6. Mix 30-minute epoxy, and use some of it to install the
stab base.
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7. Mix the remainder with microballoons to create a
thick, strong, easy-to-sand filler. Epoxy the tubes to the
slots at the aft end of the fuselage. Completely fill the slots
with the microballoons and epoxy. Note: Talcum powder
may be substituted for the microballoons.
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8. Allow the epoxy in both areas to cure completely.
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9. After the epoxy has cured, use a bar sander and
150-grit sandpaper to sand the outer pushrod tubes and
epoxy filler flush with the fuselage sides.
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1. Test fit the die-cut 1/8" ply tank tray and the die-cut
1/8" ply tank tray retainer. Small adjustments may be
required for a perfect fit. Sand lightly as needed until the
tank tray fits snugly in place with the tank tray retainer,
without bowing formers F-2 and F-3.
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2. When you are satisfied with the fit, install the tank tray
and retainer. Using the holes in F3 as guides, drill two 1/16"
holes through the tank tray retainer. Insert the #2 x 3/8" flat
head screws through the 1/16" holes in F-3 into the tank
tray retainer. Remove the screws, the tank tray retainer and
the tank tray. Harden the threads in the tank tray retainer by
inserting a drop of thin CA in each hole. Set the tank tray
and retainer aside until you are ready to install the tank.
Note: This will allow the threads to dry completely so the
tank tray retainer can be removed. With the removal of the
two screws, the tank and tank tray will be easily removable
for service, repair or replacement.
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3. Fit and glue the die-cut 1/8" ply servo tray tightly
against the tabs in the fuse sides.
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4. Fit and glue the two die-cut 1/8" ply servo tray
supports to the servo tray and fuse sides.
Installing the Tank Tray & Servo Tray
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