
FUSELAGE AND TAIL ASSEMBLY
Gather items below:
Fuselage
Horizontal stabilizer/elevator
Vertical fin/rudder
Elevator pushrod
Rudder pushrod (longest)
Elevator and rudder servos
(2) Control horns
(2) Adjustable clevises and clamping screws
Nylon elevator bolt (10mm long)
Medium instant glue
Paper towel
Optional
double-sided tape for battery and
receiver mounting
1.
If you haven't done so already, prepare rudder
and elevator hinges using the same procedure
described in Step 1of Wing Assembly (Page 5).
This will help enhance control response and reduce
servo load.
2.
Install control horns in elevator and rudder as
shown, with holes facing hinge. Apply medium
instant glue to recess and press control horn in
place, applying pressure for a few seconds until
glue has set. Wipe away excess glue.
3.
Test fit elevator and rudder servos in fuselage by
sliding into position sideways. Before proceeding,
confirm servo fit, orientation, and servo arm
positions as shown.
IMPORTANT: Elevator servo
is slid into place before rudder servo, with servo
arm towards rear as shown.
4.
Securely install elevator and rudder servos by applying hot glue or a drop or two of medium instant glue
beneath all four servo mounting tabs. Ensure glue penetrates underneath tabs and servos fit tight against
each other and surrounding foam. Apply a little pressure to servos for several seconds as glue sets.
5.
Prepare two clevises for elevator and rudder pushrods.
10.