Dynaflite DYFA2018 - Manual (Page 12)

I-] 6. Locate the die-cut 1/8" ply forward fuse
bottom. Place the forward fuse bottom onto
the fuselage. Set the fuselage assembly upright
(in its normal position) on the waxed paper.
With everything in its proper place, apply thin
CA glue to all the joints, around the formers and
along the bottom. Keep checking the parts fit
and alignment as you glue. Wait a minute for
the glue to set, then apply thick CA to the joints
to make sure a good bond exists, especially in
the joints that do not fit perfectly. Note:The use
of CA accelerator will be helpful when using
thick CA to fill any large gaps.
Q 9. Cut two 7" long pieces from the 3/16" x
3/16" x 24" balsa stick. Glue the pieces to the
upper inside edge of the fuselage in front of F2
using medium CA.
Q 10. Once the glue sets, use your sanding
block or bar sander with medium (150-grit)
sandpaper to sand the sticks smooth.
Q 11. From the 3/32" x 3" x 36" balsa sheet, cut
and glue pieces of cross-grain sheeting to the
top of the fuse from F1 to F2. Save the
remaining sheet for the aft top of the fuselage.
Qi 7. Pull the fuse sides together at the tail end
of the fuselage. Use a T-pin to pin the sides
together and check the alignment. Once the
alignment is correct, use thin CA to glue the
very aft edge together.
Q 8. Place the die-cut 1/8" ply former F4 into
position using the plan to determine its
position. While holding the sides against F4, use
medium CA to secure the former to the sides.
Q 12. Use a piece of 3/32" x 3" x 24" balsa to
sheet the bottom of the fuselage from the aft
edge of the ply fuse bottom to the end of the
fuse. Use the plan to keep the alignment of the
fuselage while sheeting. Once the glue sets, trim
the excess sheet from the edges of the fuselage
using a hobby knife. Use your sanding block or
bar sander with medium (150-grit) sandpaper to
sand the sheet smooth with the sides.
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