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cubrath

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I finished up all the fuselage envelope gluing and I have to say it was very satisfying to shrink it. I was still not happy with the envelope but I made it work. The bottom seam only shows in one place for about three feet. It will be the first and the last one I ever use.

For the first time in a year it looks like a cub again!


One question though, I have only shrunk it to 250 degrees at this point. Should I cut out the elevator openings now and glue them in before I shrink it to 350 or should I wait until I finish shrinking it to 350 then cut them out? If I wait until after 350 I don't think I will be able to glue them in tight enough. Whats your thoughts??

Thanks

MR



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