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Step 327:
Weigh down the fuselage onto a
flat bar as shown and set aside to cure.
Step 325:
Gather parts and tools.
Step 328:
Mark the center of the horizontal
stab.
Step 330:
Extend the lines as shown
Step 329:
Mark 3/8” to either side of this
the center.
A 36” long 4” wide
carpenter’s level makes
a good straight tool for
this step.
Glue Fuselage parts together
You’ll need :Front/ Rear Fuselage, Gorilla glue,
tape measure, drafting square, pins
5/16” balsa sheet, Ultracote, covering iron
horizontal stab/elevator assembly, rudder
misc weights and blocks, hobby knife,
fuselage joiners, carpenters level,
Step 326:
Glue in place with gorilla glue or
epoxy. Make sure fuse is straight!
Step 317:
Test fit the joiners into the slots
Step 318:
Open, shrink and seal the hinge
holes with a soldering iron.
Steps omitted
Step 319:
Cover the rudder similarly. Open
the bolt and dowel holes in the fuselage also.
STEPS 320 - 324 OMITTED
Work quickly so you
don’t burn the wood!
