Section 6: Installing the Vertical Stabilizer (Fin)
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Step 1.
On the rear of the fuselage, a slot is precut in the wood
structure for the vertical stabilizer. Using a sharp hobby knife cut
away the covering on the top rear of the fuselage where the verti-
cal stabilizer inserts into the fuselage.
Step 2.
Remove the rudder from the vertical stabilizer if you
have not done so already. The rudder will be attached (hinged)
to the vertical stabilizer later.
Step 3.
Insert the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the top of
the fuselage and make sure it’s firmly seated down against the
horizontal stabilizer. Make sure the rear of the vertical stabilizer
(where the hinge slots are located) is aligned with the rear of
the fuselage.
Note:
The elevator should not be hinged to the horizontal
stabilizer at this time. It will be attached later.
Step 4.
Use a pencil to carefully mark the position of the
vertical stabilizer on both sides where it exits the fuselage.
The pencil should leave a slight indentation in the covering.
Step 5.
Remove the vertical stabilizer and carefully cut away the
covering with a sharp hobby knife just inside the lines you
marked in Step 4.
Caution: Do not cut into the wood of the vertical
stabilizer when cutting the covering, as
doing so can weaken the structure.
• Vertical stabilizer with rudder
• Fuselage
• 30-minute epoxy
• Hobby knife
• Pencil
• Masking tape
• Rubbing alcohol
• Paper towels
• 90-degree triangle
• Epoxy brush
• Mixing stick
Parts Needed
Tools and Adhesives Needed
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