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INSTALLING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER.
Hinge.
Masking tape.
10) After the epoxy has fully cured, re-
move the masking tape or T-pins used to hold
the stabilizer in place. Carefully inspect the
glue joints. Use more epoxy to fill in any gaps
that may exist that were not filled previously
and clean up the excess using a paper towel
and rubbing alcohol.
Remove covering.
Fill epoxy.
2)
While holding the vertical stabilizer
firmly in place, use a pen and draw a line on
each side of the vertical stabilizer where it
meets the top of the fuselage.
1) Using a modeling knife, remove the
covering from over the precut hinge slot cut
into the lower rear portion of the tail at the fu-
selage.
90º
Vertical
Stabilizer.
Horizontal
Stabilizer.
3) Slide the vertical stabilizer back in
place. Using a triangle, check to ensure that
the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90º to the hori-
zontal stabilizer.
