1400MM BALSA AR
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10. Horizontal Stabilizer Installation:
Pie. A
Pic.D
U-shaped wire
A
A'
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Inserted the stab ii izer into the slot as shown, see
picture A. Once aligned, use a fine felt-tipped pen
to trace the outline of the fuselage on the top and
bottom of the stabilizer, see picture B. Remove
the stabilizer from the fuselage and then mark a
cutting line which is about 1 mm inside the marked
line, see picture C. Use a sharp hobby blade to
lightly cut along the cutting line and ensure you
don't cut into the wood beneath it. Remove the
covering on the top and bottom of the stabilizer.
Apply slow curing epoxy evenly on the bare balsa
surface, see picture C. Finally, insert the U-shaped
wire and place it in the notch, see picture D and
then slide the stabilizer slowly back into the
fuselage until it is centered. Note: Wipe away any
excess epoxy
glue with a piece of paper towel and some dena
tured alcohol. Check the alignment frequently
whilst the glue is setting, see picture E.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy glue to the bare
balsa surface and up to the red line shown
below.
Use slow curing
epoxy to fill up the
gap if any.
Note:
Not to apply any glue to the rear end of the
stab. Ensure the U-shaped wire can be
operated smoothly whilst glue dries.
