Great Planes PT-E Trainer Electric Kit - GPMA0110 - Manual (Page 26)

D 5. Bend the windshield around the curve of the fuse
sides and over the top of F-2. Glue the windshield
in place. Trim the windshield even with the rear
edge of F-2. NOTE: If the windshield is hard balsa,
it will bend easier if you first wet the top surface
with water or alcohol.
D 6. Sand the top of F-l to match the top edge of the
fuse sides.
D 7. From the 1/16" x 3" x 6" balsa sheet, cut two pieces
of cross-grain sheeting and glue them to the top
of the fuse in front of the windshield (this is called
the "hood top").
D 10. SAND, SAND, SAND! Using your T-bar sander
with 100 grit sandpaper, sand the top and bottom
corners of the fuselage to a rounded shape as shown
in the former detail drawings on the plan (do not
round the fuselage corners in the wing saddle area).
Sand the fuselage sides, top, and bottom until they
are very smooth.
D 8. Carve a rounded area in the front of the sheeting
to provide clearance for the motor.
D 9. Apply lightweight filler compound to all gaps,
gouges and rough areas of the fuselage, and allow
to dry.
D 11. DO NOT OMIT THIS STEP! Accurately weigh
the following items on a postage scale: Fuselage,
hatch, fin, rudder, stab, elevator and pushrods. These
items should have a total weight of no more than 7
ounces. If they are heavier than 7 ounces, that
means the balsa in your kit is slightly harder and
heavier than normal, you have used too much glue,
or you have not done enough sanding. If so, you
should make every effort to lighten the structure by
doing more sanding and by enlarging the lightening
holes in the 1/8" balsa fuse sides.
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