Section 6: Installing The Tail
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10. Remove the horizontal stabilizer and the vertical fin and
carefully cut away the covering with a sharp hobby knife
inside the lines you marked in Step 9. Be careful not to
cut into the wood — this will weaken the structure. A
straight edge is helpful here.
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11. Mix up approximately 1/4 ounce of 30 minute epoxy and
apply it to the top and bottom of the horizontal stabilizer
where the fuselage comes in contact with the stabilizer.
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12. Insert the horizontal stabilizer into the fuselage and
position it in the approximate location. Wipe away any
excess epoxy with a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
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13. Apply 30 minute epoxy to the vertical fin where the
fuselage contacts the fin. Also apply epoxy to the base of
the fin where it keys into the horizontal stabilizer. Insert
the fin into the fuselage in approximately the correct
position and wipe away any excess epoxy.
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14. Precisely align the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin as
before, using masking tape to hold the stabilizer and fin in
correct alignment. Double check the alignment and allow
to fully cure over night.
Note:
Be sure the back of the vertical fin lines up with the back
surface of the fuselage.
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