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Remove the section of triangular balsa, leaving the ply reinforcement runners in place, and plank with the
3mm (1/8”) sheet from this point to the back of the Fuselage.
Fit Hatch Latch Here
Plank the bottom of the hatch floor with 3mm (1/8”) balsa except for the tab that fits under the U/C
mount. Test fit the hatch latch by drilling a hole in the rear edge of the U/C plate as shown above.
Cut the inner bush to allow the latch to swing with resistance once the screw is fully seated.
Shaping the Fuselage to shape rounding off the top and bottom decking and shaping the top deck at the
front down to 1mm (1/16”) where it meets the wing. !!!
Warning
. Ensure that you are wearing an appropriate
mask for shaping balsa and are in a well-ventilated area!!!
Lay the Tail skid (Part 34) on the bottom of the Fuselage and mark the distance from the rear, cut a slot
3mm (1/8”) wide to accept the skid along the centre line of the Fuselage. Slot the Fin in from the top and
ensure that the parts mate within the Fuselage. Glue scrap pieces of ply either side of the Tail skid slot to
prevent the Tail skid wire rotating as in the picture below. Ensure that they are not too large to slide into the
Fuselage.
Remove triangular strip
