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3. With the wings in place and the stab firmly taped, place
the model in a building stand such as a
Robart Super
Stand II
, (ROBP1402). Stand ten to fifteen feet behind the
model and view the stab and wing. If the stab and wing align
with each other, proceed to the next step. If the stab and
wing do not align, sand the “high side” of the slot in the fuse
where the stab fits until the stab aligns with the wing.
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4. Turn the model over and mark the location of the fuse
sides on the stab. Cut and remove the MonoKote covering
from the stab with a hot knife using the same technique as
on the bottom wing.
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5. Using epoxy, glue the stab into place, and carefully re-
check the alignment of the stab. Allow the epoxy to
thoroughly cure before moving the model.
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6. After the epoxy has cured, remove the MonoKote
covering from the section where the fin fits into the
horizontal stab and just forward and aft of the opening, being
careful not to cut into the wood. This will allow the fin to fit
properly into place.
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7. Trial fit the fin to the fuse. Use a triangle like the
Hobbico Builders Triangle
(HCAR0480) to make sure the
fin is square. When satisfied with the fit and alignment, glue
the fin into place using epoxy.
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8. Drill a 3/32" [2.4mm] hole, 1/2" [13mm] deep in the
center of each hinge slot to allow the CA to “wick” in. Follow-
up with a #11 blade to clean-out the slots and cut a strip of
covering from the hinge slots in the stab and elevators.
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9. Install the hinges into the stab and then test fit the
elevators
. If the hinges don't remain centered, stick a pin
through the middle of the hinge to hold it in position.
AWAY FROM THE SLOT
CUT THE COVERING
DRILL A 3/32" HOLE
1/2" DEEP, IN CENTER
OF HINGE SLOT
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