Fit The Canopy On The Frame - GREAT PLANES Profile 38 Instruction Manual

6. Glue the die-cut former F2B to the bottom of the
canopy frame and former F2A. Make sure F2B is aligned
with F2A.
7. Lightly sand the front of the F2A/B formers to remove
any excess glue. Glue both die-cut formers F1 to the front of
the F2A/B formers.
8. Cut the nylon nose gear bearing in two and trim off
the "spreader bars." Loosely attach the nose gear bearings
to the back of the F2 formers using four #2 x 1/2" [13mm]
sheet metal screws. Insert the nose gear in the bearings,
then tighten the screws.
9. Test fit the canopy frame on the top of the wing. If the
alignment tabs are too tight in the slots you can lightly sand
the tabs. The frame should contact the top of the wing and
the aft edge of the servo tray should contact the leading
edge. Once satisfied with the fit, use epoxy to glue the
canopy frame and servo tray to the wing. Make sure the
canopy frame is straight.
10. Glue the die-cut 3-ply former F3 perpendicular to the
canopy frame and the top of the wing.

Fit the Canopy on the Frame

1. Trim the ABS top canopy along the molded cut lines
where it fits over the wing. Cut the front half of the canopy
along the very bottom, below the cut line. Save the excess
plastic you cut off. You can use a hobby knife to carefully
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