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Section 8: Installing the Tail Group (Horizontal and Vertical Fin)
Step 10
Remove the fin and use a sharp hobby knife to
remove the covering where the fin inserts into the
fuselage, cutting 1/16" inside the lines you drew in the
previous step. Use only enough pressure to cut the
covering, not the wood underneath.
Step 11
Re-install the fin into the fuselage to check the fit.
Note
: Read through the remaining steps of
this section before proceeding to Step 12 and
have all your supplies and parts laid out ready
to install.
Step 12
Remove the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin from the
fuselage. Mix 1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy and coat the
horizontal stabilizer saddle and then coat both sides of the
stabilizer center section.
Important
: Slide the elevator joiner wire
through the saddle area before inserting the
stabilizer.
Step 13
Insert the stabilizer into the fuselage and align with the
wing. Wipe of the excess epoxy using rubbing alcohol
and paper towels.
Hint
: Coat the center of the elevator joiner wire
with petroleum jelly to keep the epoxy from
setting up on the wire.
Step 14
Use the remaining epoxy coat the bottom of the vertical
fin and the slot in the fuselage for the fin. Try to keep
the epoxy away from the joiner wire. Insert the fin into
the fuselage and make sure it is fully seated in the
slot. Wipe away any excess epoxy with rubbing alcohol
and paper towels.
