DECATHLON-
Item code:BH26.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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6. 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 measure-
ments one more time before the epoxy cures.
Hold the stabilizer in place with T-pins or mask-
ing tape and remove any excess epoxy using
a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
Bottom elevator
Top elevator.
Remove covering
Epoxy glue
C/A glue
7. After the epoxy has fully cured, re-
move the masking tape or T-pins used to
hold the stabilizer in place and carefully in-
spect the glue joints. Use more epoxy to fill
in any gaps that may exits that were not
filled previously and clean up the excess us-
ing a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
5. Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines
you just drew as a guide, carefully remove the
covering from between them using a modeling
knife.
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
Bottom side
Mark line
Top side
