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Step 3: Tail assembly and pushrod install
The rudder pushrod is run through the
fuselage to the rudder, while the elevator
pushrod is run through a flexible plastic
sleeve to the top of the vertical stab.
Begin by securing the rudder and hinges
to the vertical stab and the elevator and
hinges to the horizontal stab using the
same procedure as before. Next, install
the rudder servo, pushrod and control
horn. You will have to punch a small hole
in the covering film to allow the rudder
pushrod to pass through. Attach a plastic
control horn to the z bend of the rudder
control horn (the second longest pushrod
supplied in your kit) and slide it into
place as depicted in the uppermost
image to the right. Secure the control
horn to the rudder.
Next, route the elevator pushrod through
its plastic sleeve from the top of the
vertical stab through to the fuselage.
Glue the horizontal stab in place as
shown using 30 minute epoxy. Allow to
fully cure before continuing. Note that
this joint is keyed by design in order to
maximize bond strength. You will need to
cut a small amount of covering film away
from the horizontal stab in the relevant
locations, referring to the images
provided.
Glue the wooden piece seen in the third
image to the right in place. Also add a
control horn to the elevator as per this
image and set up the linkage in the
correct manner. Finally, trim the
fiberglass fin to the correct size and glue
to the tail as per the final image to the
right.
Secure in position using two wood
screws thread-locked with a drop
of CA each. Note that this image
shows the RHS of the aircraft.
