Great Planes Patriot XL Kit - GPMA0450 - Manual (Page 29)

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10. Measure and mark a centerline down the TD top. This
will act as your guide during the shaping.
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11. Sand the turtle deck to the shape shown on the cross-
section. Sand the leading edge flush with T1 and the trailing
edge flush with T4. Note: Fill any gaps with Hobbylite
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Balsa colored filler.
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1. Locate the die-cut 1/8" [3mm] plywood radio hatch
(RH) and die-cut 1/8" [3mm] plywood radio hatch supports.
Glue the two hatch supports to the inside forward of the
hatch area and the curved support to the aft section as
shown on the plan.
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2. Glue the die-cut 1/8" x 1" [3 x 25mm] plywood support
to the radio hatch.
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3. Drill a 1/16" pilot hole as shown on the plan. Remove the
hatch and enlarge the hole to 3/32" [2.4mm].Use a #2 x 3/8"
[9.5mm] screw and #2 flat washer to secure the hatch.
Install the Radio Hatch
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