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10. Using a felt-tip pen, mark the covering on the bottom
of the stab where it contacts the fuse. Also mark the top of
the fuse along the LE of the stab. Note: Be careful not to cut
into the balsa stab when removing the covering.
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11. Remove the stab. Cut the covering from the marked
area of the stab and from the mark on the top of the fuse to
the rear of the stab saddle.
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12. Mount the wing to the fuse with two long rubber
bands. Pin the stab to the fuse. Lift the stab off, and coat the
stab and fuse with epoxy. Reinstall the stab with the pin for
guidance. Checking from behind the aircraft to make sure
the stab is parallel with the wing, epoxy the stab in place.
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13. Center the fin on the stab and align it with the center
of the fuse. Mark the stab on both sides of the base of the
fin. Remove the covering from the marked area of the top of
the stab and the bottom of the fin. Note: Be careful not to cut
into the balsa stab when removing the covering.
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14. Glue the fin to the stab, making sure to keep it aligned
with the centerline of the fuse and perpendicular to the stab.
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