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When cutting through the covering to
remove it, cut with only enough pressure to
only cut through the covering itself. Cutting
into the balsa structure may weaken it.
6) Using a modeling knife, carefully re-
move the covering that overlaps the stabiliz-
er mounting platform sides in the fuselage.
Remove the covering from both the top and
the bottom of the platform sides.
7) When you are sure that everything is
aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount
of 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the
top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting
area and to the stabilizer mounting platform
sides in the fuselage. Slide 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 alco-
hol.
INSTALLING VERITICAL STABILIZER.
1) Using a modeling knife, remove the
covering from over the precut hinge slot cut
into the lower rear portion of the fuselage.
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.
3) Slide the vertical stabilizer back in
place. Using a triangle, check to ensure that
the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90º to the
horizontal stabilizer.
90º
Vertical
Stabilizer.
Horizontal
Stabilizer.
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Epoxy.
Epoxy.
Fill Epoxy.
Fill Epoxy.
Remove covering.
