Fuselage Construction Cont.
Using 0.025 wire, make a 90 degree bend 1/8
in. from one end. Trim wire to 2-3/8 in. to
form rudder hinge pin.
Insert hinge pin through rudder hinge tabs
trapping boom. Pass wire through hinge tabs
at bottom of rudder and vertical stabilizer.
Align hinge pin with center line of vertical
stabilizer. Bond hinge tab at vertical fin with
medium CA.
Hinge pin may be left to float free, or may be
secure by CAREFULLY placing a drop of
medium CA at top.
Ensure CA does not bind
in hinge fittings!
Open mount holes in bottom of horizontal
stabilizer with a hobby knife or razor blade.
Fit horizontal stabilizer to tabs on F1.
Ensure
that stabilizer is horizontal and perpendicular
to rudder.
Bond with medium CA.
eHopper
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