Seagull Models JU-87 STUKA, Assembly Manual

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1) Using a modeling knife, remove the
covering from over the precut hinge slot
cut into the lower rear portion of the fu-
selage. This slot accepts the lower rudder
hinge.
2) Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in
the top of the fuselage. The rear edge of the
stabilizer should be flush with the rear edge
of the fuselage and the lower rudder hinge
should engage the precut hinge slot in the
lower fuselage. The bottom edge of the stabi-
lizer should also be firmly pushed against the
top of the horizontal stabilizer.
Fill Epoxy
Remove covering.
.
4) Slide the vertical stabilizer back in-
place. Using a triangle, check to ensure
that the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90º
to the horizontal stabilizer.
3) While holding the vertical stabilizer
firmly in place, use a pen and draw a
line on eachside of the vertical stabilizer
where it meets the top of the fuselage.
90º
Vertical
Stabilizer.
Horizontal
Stabilizer.
Hinge slot.
Epoxy.
5) When you are sure that everything is
aligned correctly, mix up a generous
amount of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy. Ap-
ply a thin layer to the mounting slot
and to bottom of the vertical stabilizer
mounting area. Apply epoxy to the bot-
tom and top edges of the filler block and
to the lower hinge also. Set the stabilizer
in place and realign. Double check all of
your measurements once more before
the epoxy cures. Hold the stabilizer in
place with T-pins or masking tape and
remove any excess epoxy using a paper
towel and rubbing alcohol. Allow the
epoxy to fully cure before proceeding.