INSTALL THE WING MOUNTING DOWELS
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2. Insert both wing mounting dowels so they protrude an equal
amount on both sides of the fuselage. Mix 1/4 oz. (7ml) of 30-minute
epoxy. Apply glue around the dowels next to the fuselage and slide
them in and out of the fuselage to help distribute the epoxy into the
fuselage. Using a paper towel, spread the excess epoxy around the
ends of the dowels. This will fuelproof and add strength to the wood.
From the inside of the fuselage, apply more epoxy around the dowels
where they meet the sides of the fuselage. These wing dowels will be
used as the anchors for the rubber bands to hold the wing in position.
Wipe off all excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
LOCATE THE STABILIZER SLOT
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3. Locate the slot for the horizontal stabilizer under the covering
on the tail section of the fuselage by gently pressing the covering
with your finger. The slot is located on both sides of the fuselage.
Using a sharp hobby knife, carefully remove the covering, exposing
the slots. Note: Do not cut into the wood around the slot.
LOCATE THE VERTICAL FIN SLOT
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4. Using the same technique as in step 3, locate the slot for the
vertical fin on the top of the fuselage. Remove the covering using a
sharp hobby knife.
MARK THE CENTERLINE
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5. On the top surface of the horizontal stabilizer, measure to find
the exact center from side to side. Draw a “centerline” using a felt-tip
pen. Next, extend that centerline onto the trailing edge, in the gap,
as shown in the photo. (DO NOT MARK ON THE ELEVATOR WHEN
PERFORMING THIS STEP.)
ALIGN THE STABILIZER WITH THE WING
Note: Do not use any glue until instructed to do so.
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6. Insert the stabilizer into the horizontal stabilizer slot so it is
centered in the fuselage (A). Place the wing onto the fuselage and
secure with two rubber bands. View the plane from a distance of
about 8 feet (2.4m) to check the alignment of the stabilizer to the
wing (B). If the stabilizer is not parallel to the wing, remove the
stabilizer and sand the stabilizer base slightly on the high side.
Replace the stabilizer and check the alignment. Continue this
process until the wing and stabilizer are parallel.
ALIGN THE STABILIZER WITH THE FUSE
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7. Attach a piece of string with a T-pin to the center of the fuselage
as shown. Hold the string to one corner of the horizontal stabilizer.
Mark the position on the line, then swing the line over to the
opposite tip on the stabilizer. If the mark does not line up, adjust the
positioning of the stabilizer and repeat the “mark and swing”
procedure until the stabilizer is in proper alignment.
STRING
STRING
T-PIN
EQUAL MEASUREMENTS
B=B
A=A
B
B
A
A
Wing/Stab Align
Horizontal
Stabilizer
Fuse
Wing
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