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Kwik Bond 30 Minute Epoxy
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Excel Modeling Knife
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Dubro T-Pins
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Ernst Airplane Stand
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Ruler
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Pencil
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Builder's Triangle
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
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(1) Horizontal Stabilizer w/Elevator Halves
SECTION 10: STABILIZER INSTALLATION
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(1) Vertical Stabilizer w/Rudder
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
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220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
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Masking Tape
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Paper Towels
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Rubbing Alcohol
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
Step 1: Aligning the Horizontal Stabilizer
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Using a modeling knife, cut away and remove the covering
material from over the stabilizer mounting slots in the back of
the fuselage.
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Remove the two elevator halves and the hinges from the
horizontal stabilizer and set them aside for now.
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Using a ruler and a pencil, measure and draw a centerline
mark on the trailing edge of the stabilizer.
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Using a builder's triangle, extend this centerline mark
vertically across the
top
of the stabilizer.
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Slide the stabilizer into the mounting slot and temporarily
align it. The stabilizer should be pushed forward completely
and the centerline mark you drew on the trailing edge should
be centered with the back edge of the fuselage.
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When satisfied with the alignment, hold
only
the trailing
edge of the stabilizer in position using a T-Pin.
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The front of the stabilizer should be able to pivot from
side to side and the back should stay firmly in place and aligned.