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E-flite P-51B Mustang 32e ARF Assembly Manual
6. Slide the stabilizer tube into the fuselage. Position
the tube so it is centered. Use a small piece of low-
tack tape on one side as a reference so you can
easily reposition the tube if it moves while installing
one of the stabilizer halves.
7. Test-fit one of the stabilizer halves on the
stabilizer tube. It should fit tightly against the
fuselage without moving the stabilizer tube. It should
also slide freely on the tube with only slight friction.
8. Remove the stabilizer from the fuselage. Mix 1/2
ounce (15mL) of 12-minute epoxy. Apply the epoxy
to the stabilizer tube, exposed wood on the fuselage,
in the stabilizer tube socket of the stabilizer and to
the exposed wood on the stabilizer root.
9. Slide the stabilizer back into position. Use
rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to remove any
epoxy that has oozed out before it has a chance
to cure. Also check that the stabilizer tube is still
positioned correctly in the fuselage.
10. Remove the tape from the stabilizer tube.
Repeat steps 7 through 9 to install the remaining
stabilizer half.
