Stage 11
Stage 12
Stage 13
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Now apply sufficient epoxy to the top and bottom of the
horizontal
stabilizer. Use 30 minute epoxy to ensure a
strong bond and give yourself plenty of working time.
Insert the
horizontal
stabilizer in its slot in the fuselage
and re-check the alignment. Excess epoxy should be
cleaned off with a rag or tissue before it cures.
11.1 Apply plenty of epoxy
11.2 Slide the horizontal
stabilizer
in place
11.3 Wipe off excess epoxy
Check the fit of the vertical stabilizer in its slot.
Make sure that it is glued square to the horizontal
stabilizer and fuselage
FITTING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER WITH RUDDER
12.1 Trial fit the vertical
stabilizer
onto fuselage.
13.1 Mark both sides of the verti-
cal
stabilizer
13.2 Carefully cut through the
covering
13.3 Remove covering from both
sides
Mark the shape of the fuselage on the left and right
sides of the
vertical
stabilizer using a felt-tip pen. Now
remove the
vertical
stabilizer, using a sharp knife &
ruler, CAREFULLY cut just 2mm inside the marked
lines and remove the covering on both sides of the fin,
just as you did with the horizontal stabilizer, making
sure you only press hard enough to cut the covering,
not the
vertical
stabilizer.
