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VERTICAL STABILIZER
INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
ALIGNING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER
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{1} Vertical Stabilizer
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1) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove the
covering from over the stabilizer mounting slot in
the top of the fuselage. The front of the slot is located
4-3/4” in front of the back edge of the fuselage. The
slot is 2-7/8” long and 3/16” wide.
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2) Slide the tab in the bottom of the vertical
stabilizer into the slot in the top of the fuselage. Both
the front and the back edges of the stabilizer should
be centered over the top of the fuselage, and the trail-
ing edge of the stabilizer should be even the back
edge of the fuselage. The stabilizer should also be
pushed down firmly so there are no gaps present.
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3) While holding the vertical stabilizer firmly
in place, use a pen and draw an outline on top of the
fuselage, around the base of the stabilizer.
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4) Remove the stabilizer. Using a modeling
knife, carefully remove the covering from just inside
the outline you drew. See photo # 10 below.
Photo # 10
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5) Set the stabilizer back into place and realign
it. Using a triangle, check to ensure that the vertical
stabilizer is aligned 90º to the horizontal stabilizer.
See figure # 3 below.
Figure # 3
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6) While holding the vertical stabilizer firmly
in place, use a pen and draw a line on each side of it
where it meets the top of the fuselage.
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7) Remove the stabilizer. Using a modeling
knife, remove the covering from below the lines you
drew. See photo # 11 below.
Photo # 11
MOUNTING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER
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8) Mix up a generous amount of Kwik Bond
30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the bottom
edge of the vertical stabilizer, to the sides of the
mounting tab, and to the top of the fuselage. Set the
stabilizer back into place and realign it. Double
check all of your measurements once more before
the epoxy cures. Hold the stabilizer in place with
masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy
to fully cure before proceeding.
PARTS REQUIRED
TAIL SKID INSTALLATION
INSTALLING THE TAIL SKID
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{1} Prebent Tail Skid
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1) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove the
covering from over the precut tail skid slot in the
bottom of the fuselage. The front of the slot is 1-7/8”
in front of the back edge of the fuselage. The slot is
1-7/8” long and 3/32” wide.
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2) Test fit the tail skid into the slot. The 90º
bend in the wire fits into the predrilled hole in the
front of the slot.
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3) Remove the tail skid and use 220 grit to
roughen the gluing surface of the wire.
Roughening the smooth surface will help make
a stronger bond for the glue.
