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1. Test fit the stab into the opening in the back of the
fuselage. Stand back and look at the stab in relation to the
wing. The stab should be parallel with the wing. If not, sand
the stab saddle until the stab and wing are aligned.
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2. Measure the distance from the tip of the stab to the tip of
each wing. Adjust the position of the stab until both are equal.
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3. Mark the sides of the fuselage onto the top and bottom
of the stab with a fine tip marker. Cut the covering away
from the center of the stab using the same method used on
the wing. Reinsert the stab into the fuselage, double
checking the alignment with the wing.
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4. When satisfied with the fit of the stab, use thin CA with
a CA applicator tip to wick glue into the stab saddle. Apply
the glue to the top, bottom and both sides of the fuselage.
Allow the glue to fully cure before moving. After the glue has
cured remove the wing from the fuselage.
Hint: Do not use any accelerator. This will most likely cause
the glue to get a white haze on the fuselage and stab. Allow
the plane to sit for approximately 5 minutes until the glue is
completely cured.
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5. Cut six hinges (three for each elevator half) from the
hinge material. Install the two elevator halves using the
same method used for the ailerons. Once you are satisfied
with the positioning of the elevators, glue them in place with
thin CA the same as was done on the ailerons.
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6. Locate the tail wheel wire. Test fit the nylon bushing
into the slot at the bottom of the rudder post. Make any
needed adjustments to the slot to get a good fit. Apply a
couple of drops of oil to the wire where it passes through the
nylon bushing to prevent glue from getting into the bushing.
Apply epoxy to both sides of the nylon bushing and insert it
into the slot. Allow the glue to cure.
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7. Cut three more hinges and insert them into the rudder
using the same technique you used on the elevators. Before
installing the rudder to the fin, apply a small amount of
epoxy into the hole that is drilled in the bottom of the rudder.
Quickly move to the next step.
Install the Stab, Elevators & Rudder
BUILD THE FUSELAGE
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