Fuselage Construction Cont.
Stabilizer Struts:
Open strut holes in vertical
stabilizer and bottom of horizontal stabilizer
with a fine point soldering iron.
Cut two 3-5/8 in. lengths of carbon rod to
make stabilizer struts.
Fit struts in holes in stabilizers. Trim to fit if
necessary.
Ensure vertical and horizontal
stabilizers remain perpendicular to each
other.
Bond with medium CA.
Fuel Tank:
Assemble fuel tank by stacking
parts in this order, bottom to top: five T1’s,
one top T2, fuel cap body T3, fuel cap top W.
Bond with medium CA.
Sand tank smooth, round edges, seal with
Deft and paint white.
Mount tank on left axle as shown. Tank is
tipped forward slightly on full size aircraft.
Bond tank to axle and strut assembly with
medium CA.
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