Install The Fuselage Outer Shell - GREAT PLANES Giant Extra 330L Instruction Manual

❏ 13. Step back approximately 5' from the tail of the aircraft,
and confirm the stab tube is parallel to the wing. If it is not
parallel, remove the tube and socket, and adjust the holes
in the aft center box sides in SMALL increments until the
alignment is perfect.
❏ 14. Glue the stab tube socket in place. Cut the excess
flush with the fuse sides, then sand the socket flush with the
outside of the aft center box sides.
❏ 15. Slide the stab anti-rotation dowel into the aft center
box sides and center it. DO NOT glue at this time.
❏ 16. Slide the 17-1/2" aluminum stab tube through the stab
tube socket and center it on the fuse. Mark on the tube
where it meets the outside of the aft center box sides.
❏ 17. Slide the right stab panel onto the tube flush with the
fuse side. Confirm the tube is still in position. Drill through
the stab bolt block with a 7/64" drill bit and tap with a 6-32
tap. Bolt it in place with a 6-32 x 3/4" bolt.
❏ 18. Slide the left stab panel onto the tube. Drill, tap and
bolt the panel to the tube.
WOW! Look at it! Doesn't it look great?? Don't worry
that the structure can still twist some at this point; the
decks and sheeting will take care of all that. You should
be VERY proud! It'll be ready to fly in no time! Go ahead,
call your favorite flying buddies to come see it! We'll
wait for you.
OK, had an evening to show off your progress? Terrific,
let's get back to work.
❏ 19. Remove the wings, stab, anti-rotation dowels, and
main and tail gear and set them aside. Leave the tank/servo
tray in place but DO NOT glue.

Install the Fuselage Outer Shell

❏ ❏ 1. Fit and glue one of each of the die-cut 1/8" ply shell
formers SF1 and SF2 in position on the right fuse side,
making sure they are perpendicular to the center box side.
❏ ❏ 2. Fit and glue one of each of the die-cut 1/8" ply SF3
and SF4 in position, again making sure they are
perpendicular to the center box side and also confirming the
parts are oriented with the notches toward the top of the
aircraft, as shown in the photo.
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