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3) Mark the shape of the vertical on the left
and right sides onto the horizontal stabilizer
using a left-tip pen.
4) Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines
you just drew as a guide, carefully remove the
covering from between them using a modeling
knife.
Bottom side.
Pen.
epoxy cures. Remove any excess epoxy using
a paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold
the stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking
tape.
5) When you are sure that everything is
aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount
of 30 minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the
top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting area
and to the stabilizer mounting platform sides
in the fuselage. Slide the stabilizer in place and
re-align. Double check all of your
measurements one more time before the
When cutting through the covering to
remove it, cut with only enough pressure
to only cut through the covering it’s self.
Cutting into the balsa structure may
weaken it. This could lead to possible
failure during flight.
Remove
covering.
Bottom side.
VERTICAL STABILIZER.
Hinge.
Control clasp.
C/A glue.
C/A glue.
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