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2. Glue the two fuselage reinforcement straps into place. Measure and cut the
1/2" plastic strapping so that it fits from the motor cutout to the tail. The
strapping will be positioned 1" up from the bottom of the fuselage. It will be
fairly level. Glue as you did the wing spar and hold the strapping down with
wing tape or packing tape. Again, the wing tape will be removed when the
epoxy is set.
NOTE: This is your last chance to make sure your fuselage is straight.
fuselage from front to back and check for any curving. The strapping can correct a curved
fuselage but, if you are not careful, can make the fuselage curve.
3. Sand the fuselage to shape. Start with 220 grit sandpaper and round the top
and bottom. You will find it easer if you only sand in one direction. I like to
completely round the top and bottom. You'll want to sand outside as the
foam dust will make quite a mess. Remove as much of the foam dust as
possible before continuing.
4. Mount the rear servo reinforcement plates so that the rudder servo plate (on
the left side) is 1/4" in front of the horizontal stabilizer and the top of the
plate is on the center line of the horizontal stabilizer. The elevator servo
plate (on the right side) is 1/4" in front of the horizontal stabilizer and the
bottom of the plate is on the center line of the horizontal stabilizer. Glue
the plates with epoxy.
5. Epoxy the 1/64" ply battery reinforcement plate to the right side of the
fuselage as shown.
6. Lightly spray the fuselage with 3M77 and completely tape the fuselage with
wing tape. I find it easiest to start with the bottom. To wrap the tape
around compound curves, you can make small slits in the tape along the
curve and perpendicular to the curve. Make sure to wrap completely around
the rear of the fuselage. When you are done taping, you will need to go
back and cut the tape away from the various openings in the fuselage.
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