SG Models Master P-47D Thunderbolt, Assembly Manual

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- Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same
techniques used to hinge the ailerons.
HINGING THE ELEVATORS
INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN
INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
- Using a ruler and a pen, locate the centerline of
the horizontal stabilizer, at the trailing edge, and
place a mark. Use a triangle and extend this mark,
from back to front, across the top of the stabilizer.
Also extend this mark down the back of the trail-
ing edge of the stabilizer.
- Using a modeling knife, carefully remove the
covering at mounting slot of horizontal stabilizer
(both side of fuselage).
- Slide the stabilizer into place in the precut slot
in the rear of the fuselage. he stabilizer should be
pushed irmly against the front of the slot.
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