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Put some of the correct hardware onto the fuselage in between glue coats, so while it dried, I was productive. Anyway, using the oratex system. First, you lay the piece down, cut way oversized, mark the glue segments and then apply glue to both the frame and the fabric. Let the glue dry and then start attaching the fabric, stretching as much as possible while attaching with the iron, set at about 130 degrees c. Just attaching at a few points, so stretching and adjustments can be made. Then, go back with the hot air gun set at about 330 degrees f, to stretch and attach all the way around. I made some little u shaped pieces to attach to the fabric around the hinges, for a cleaner line. Then set the hot air gun at 480 and shrink. Thats one side, next time, I'll do the other. Then it has to have rib lacing done and finally, edge tape on top of that, and around the trailing edges.

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