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Repeat the previous procedures to hinge the second aileron to the other wing panel.
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After the C/A has fully cured, gently grasp each aileron and pull on it like you are trying to pull out the hinges. The hinges
should hold securely. If one or more hinges feels loose, apply more C/A to the hinge(s) and allow it to completely cure.
Step 2: Hinging the Elevator Halves
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Hinge the two elevator halves using the same techniques as hinging the ailerons. Each elevator half is hinged using
three hinges and the outer ends of the elevator halves should be even with the tips of the elevator. Remember, after
allowing the C/A to fully cure, pull on each elevator half to check the integrity of the hinges.
Step 3: Installing the Tail Wheel Bracket
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Set the tail wheel bracket into place and align it. The
tail wheel wire should be up against the back edge of the
fuselage and the bracket should be centered between the
fuselage sides.
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When satisfied with the alignment, drill three 5/64" diameter pilot holes through the fuselage and secure the bracket
into place using three 3mm x 12mm wood screws.
Step 4: Hinging the Rudder
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Using a drill with a 5/64" drill bit, carefully drill a shallow
hole into the leading edge of the rudder, 3/8" up from the
bottom of the rudder.
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Drill the hole perpendicular to the leading edge.
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Using a modeling knife, carefully cut a shallow groove
in the leading edge from the base of the hole down to the
bottom of the rudder.
The groove should be
deep enough so that when
the rudder is hinged, the
tail wheel wire is flush
with the leading edge of
the rudder.