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Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy
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Kwik Bond 30 Minute Epoxy
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Lightweight Oil or Vaseline
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Excel Modeling Knife
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Dubro T-Pins
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Ernst Airplane Stand
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Ruler
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Pencil
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(1) Horizontal Stabilizer w/Elevator Halves
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(1) Vertical Stabilizer w/Rudder
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(1) 2-1/4" Prebent Torque Rod w/Flange Bearing
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(2) 2-1/2" Prebent Torque Rods w/Flange Bearing
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Builder's Triangle
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220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
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Masking Tape
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Paper Towels
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Rubbing Alcohol
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
SECTION 8: STABILIZER INSTALLATION
STEP 1: ALIGNING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
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Remove the two elevator halves and four hinges from the horizontal stabilizer and set them aside for now.
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Test-fit the two 2-1/2" long threaded torque rods into the
precut slots in the trailing edge of the stabilizer. The center of
the nylon bearings should be 7-1/4" from the ends of the stabilizer.
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You may need to carefully cut a shallow
bevel in the stabilizer directly above and below each nylon
bearing. The bevel should be deep enough so that when
you push the torque rod into place, the bearing will be slightly
recessed into the trailing edge and there won't be any gap
between the trailing edge and the torque rod wire.
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When satisfied with the fit, remove the two torque rods and set them aside for now.
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Do not glue the torque rods into the stabilizer at this time. If you glue them into place now, you won't
be able to mount the stabilizer.
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Using a modeling knife, cut away and remove the covering
material from over the horizontal and vertical stabilizer
mounting slots in the back of the fuselage. The horizontal
stabilizer mounting slots are 6-1/8" long and 1/4" wide, and the
vertical stabilizer mounting slot is 5-3/4" long and 1/4" wide.
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PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING
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It's important that you carefully follow the steps and procedures in this section as they are laid out for you. Doing
something out of order may result in you not being able to install the stabilizers correctly.
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