Great Planes Spirit 100 Sailplane Kit - GPMA0550 - Manual (Page 15)

but just trim them flush with the spars and sand the edges round
so they do not make a ridge when the covering is applied.
DD 8. Cut and sand the trailing edge, spars and leading edge
flush with rib W10S. Set the panel down on the plan and cut the
root end of the spars, LE and TE to the correct length. Save the
scrap piece of TE to use as a spoiler if needed.
and the above photos to show you the recommended shape.
CAUTION - Do not sand the TE of the tip to a very thin edge
or it will get damaged very easily. It is best to leave it 1/32"
-1/16" thick.
D D 11. Apply several drops of thin CA to the rear portion of
the balsa wing tip. Allow the glue to soak into the wood and cure.
The glue will help harden the wood and protect it from damage.
JOIN THE INNER AND OUTER
WING PANELS
DD 9. Glue the 7/8" Balsa Wing Tip Blocks (SPTlW23) to
W10S with med. or thick CA. Line up the front of the tip block
with the front of the LE and allow the excess to extend past the TE.
DD 10. Carve and sand the wing tip to blend in with rib W1OS
and the TE. Be careful not to change the shape of W10S while
sanding the tip. There are three section views on the left wing plan
D D 1. Prop up the outer wing panel 3-1/2" (from the work
surface to the bottom of the spar at W10S), using the top notch
in the Dihedral Gauge (SPT1W22) between ribs W9S and
W10S. Move the dihedral gauge if necessary to get the correct
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