Final Assembly
Follow plan on sheet 1 and assemble
Horizontal Stabilizer as illustrated.
Using a clear lacquer or polyurethane based
spray, apply a thin coat to seal the fuselage
and tail surfaces. We suggest “Deft” brand
“Clear Wood Finish”
Use the covering guide on the plan sheet to
cut the covering for your Horizontal Stabilizer
and apply according to the directions
provided by your covering film maker. We
suggest AeroLITE covering film, available at
StevensAero.com
Completed Horizontal Stabilizer assembly
keys to tabs atop aft end of fuselage
assembly. Square horizontal Stab to fuselage
sides, and glue.
Locate parts V3 Strakes to underside of H4 in
Horizontal Stabilizer and glue.
Trim mounting post from motor gear box
[PKZ3624] prior to installation.
Now, install gearbox through opening in F9
and glue to ply motor mount doubler. Ensure
that there is no side thrust before gluing with
medium CA glue.
Sand bevel, then hinge elevator and rudder to
horizontal and vertical stabilizers with clear
tape using the reference on plan sheet 2 of 2
as a guide.
Install Micro receiver brick on bottom of F4
with double sided servo tape [DUB634]
Glue rudder control horn to
left
side of rudder.
Glue elevator control horn to
lower righ
t side
of elevator.
Follow the detail on plan sheet 2 of 2 for
creating and installing servo linkage.
Bend 0.015 in. dia. wire strut using template
on plan sheet 2 of 2 as a guide.
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