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5.
When satisfied with the alignment of the
stab, temporarily tape securely in place.
Turn over the plane and mark the area on the
bottom of the stab where it rests on the fuse.
Mark along the stab on the top side next to
the fuselage.
Mark the fin on both sides where it meets the
fuselage.
Remove the stab and fin from the fuse and,
working 1/8" inside the drawn lines, carefully
remove the covering from the bottom and top
of the stab. BE CAREFUL TO AVOID CUT-
TING THE WOOD
6.
Remove the covering on the bottom of the fin
1/8” below the ling you marked.
Spread epoxy on the stab top and bottom
and insert into the fuselage. Apply glue in
the slot on the stab and top of fuse and
install the fin. Clean up excess epoxy using
alcohol and recheck to make sure the stab
and fin are aligned properly and allow the
epoxy to set.
8.
Install the elevator joiner wire in the fuselage
before installing the stab.
Important:
don’t install the stab without the
elevator joiner wire in place, you
can’t install it later.
7.
Remove the covering 1/16” inside the lines
on the top of the fuselage where the fin sits.
