type fuselage and hull keel construction. While the wings are the typical biplane arrangement, it’s the “star” struts that are a bit tricky. The other to watch for is the placement of the lower wings to the fuse- lage hull. More about this as you progress to completing the fuselage and keel. Note the sheet balsa panels on the fuselage sides for reinforcement of the lower wing attach- ment and access holes there. Before planking the top of the fuselage,
(very important) make certain to do the fol- lowing: Complete the lower wings, making sure the attachment spars, front and back are in place protruding through the access
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slots to meet with each other inside the fuse- lage box. Also carefully note those strut wing and float plates E and G. Next tissue cover the wings (top and bot-
tom). Normally one would not fasten wings to the airframe at this point. Here is an ex- ception. Before planking the fuselage top, slide both lower wing spars into the fuselage so they are butt joined and the ribs should be glued to the fuselage. Then do the planking. Now you can plank the top to complete
the fuselage. Before tissue covering the fuselage, check to make accurate place- ments of access openings (D) (top of fuse- lage) for the large main struts (bass). Fol-
low this by covering the fuselage top with tissue. Next check the plan for proper length of these main struts and sand the shape. Slip these into the openings (D) and fasten to the back and front of the inside panels. Now the entire fuselage may be tissue covered completely. Also check the plan for making the engine cage which will sit atop the tall struts. Note the cutout areas for cylinders and battery access. The six cylinders are made of rolled paper, paint- ed and wrapped with thread for effect. The tank below is made from the vacu-form packaging around a tube of Duco cement.
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