Step 4.
Place a T-pin in the center of each hinge and slide the
hinges into the horizontal stabilizer until the T-pin is snug
against the trailing edge as shown.
Note:
In the following steps you will permanently
install the elevators. Do not glue the hinges in place
until the joiner wire epoxy has cured.
Step 5.
Mix at least 1/4 ounce of 6-minute epoxy. Using a
toothpick as an applicator, coat the inside of the joiner wire holes
and the wire where it inserts into the elevators.
Step 6.
Install each elevator onto the hinges and the joiner
wire. Remove the T-pins and push the elevators close to the
stabilizer until there is only a slight gap (1/32" or less) at the
hinge line. Wipe away any excess epoxy with rubbing alcohol
and paper towels. Use masking tape to hold the elevators in
place and allow the epoxy to cure completely before moving to
the next step.
Step 7.
Once the epoxy has cured, deflect the elevators
down and use a high-quality thin CA to completely saturate
each hinge.
Step 8.
Turn the fuselage over and repeat the hinge gluing
process by deflecting the elevators in the opposite direction and
again completely saturating each hinge with thin CA. Wipe away
any excess CA using CA Remover/Debonder and a paper towel.
Allow the CA to completely dry.
Step 9.
Once the CA has dried, check the hinges for security by
trying to pull the elevators from the stabilizer. Use only slight
pressure and be sure not to crush the wood structure of the
stabilizer or elevator.
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Section 9
Hinging the Elevators
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