7
Install the Tail to the Fuselage
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1. Remove the small block of wood protecting the upper
structure of the aft fuselage. It may be glued in place, so
a hobby knife may be needed. While you’re at it, trim away
any covering in the slots that may prevent you from having a
good glue joint when you install the tail.
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2. Slide the fi n and stab into the fuselage from behind
the fuse.
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3. Using a straight edge, align the TE of the fi n so that it is
fl ush with the TE of the fuselage.
A
A
A = A
B
B = B
B
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4. Align the horizontal stab so that the tips of the stab are
the same distance from the aft corner of each wing tip. Align
the horizontal stab so that it is parallel with the bottom wing.
You can do this by setting the model on a fl at surface, taking
a few steps back, and viewing it from behind.
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5. When you’re satisfi ed with the positioning of the tail,
apply a bead of medium CA into the left and right stab to
fuse joints and also the fi n to fuse joint. Be sure to apply CA
to the bottom of the stab to fuse joint also.
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6. Prepare three CA hinges using T-pins as shown. The T-pin
will help keep the hinge centered as you install the rudder.