Carf-Models SIAI Marchetti SF-260 Construction Manual page 36

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After marking the separation line, the windshield is carefully cut free from the rest and
trimmed to fit in the frame. Take your time, trimming a little bit at a time and checking the fit
often. When satisfied with the fit, the windshield can be glued in place using silicone,
Canopy Glue or other suitable adhesive. Care must be taken so that the canopy bow is not
stressed, otherwise the sliding canopy might not close properly!
The same goes for the main canopy. In some
areas, the use of magnets is the only feasable
way (see photos).
Once the cockpit glazing has been cleanly glued in and the glue is dry, it is time to fit the rear
canopy braces. The attach points are marked on the canopy bow and the rear base frame.
Before gluing, these parts are to be painted to match the documentation, dependant on the
variant modeled. In the case of this particular model, gloss black.
The canopy is, as delivered, designed to be easily detachable, but not sliding. There are
various ways to achieve this function, that we will not detail here.
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For holding the "glass" in place during gluing,
small spring clamps can be used, or even
better, strong magnets. The lower edges of
the "glass", and where the windshield fairs to
the front fuselage, magnets are the better
choice.
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