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4. When satisfied with the alignment, use a dry-
erase marker to draw a line on side of the stab,
top and bottom where it meets the fuselage.
Remove stab from opening.
5. Using the #11 blade, remove the covering on
the top and bottom of the stab between the
lines. Cut about 1/8” inside the lines so that
there is no exposed wood when glued in place.
Be careful to cut only the covering and not into
the wood of the stab as this would weaken the
stab.
8. Insert the stab into the fuselage one more
time before gluing and check alignment with
wing. Wing and stab should be parallel. When
satisfied with alignment, remove stab. Mix some
30- minute epoxy and apply to stab opening in
fuselage and to bare balsa on the stab. Re-
insert stab into fuselage and check alignment
using all previous methods. Wipe away any
excess epoxy using rubbing alcohol and a paper
towel. Use masking tape to maintain alignment
while glue dries.
6. Using the #11 blade, remove the covering
over the rear wing bolt holes on the top of the
wing.
7. Turn the wing over and remove the covering
over the wing bolt holes. Slide the front wing
dowels in to the holes in the fuselage saddle.
Push down on the rear of the wing till it sits in
the fuselage. Using two wing bolts and washers,
screw the wing down to the fuselage.
