Push the horizontal stabilizer into the slot on the fuselage
as show. Check the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer
by measuring from a fixed point along the center line of
the fuselage to the leading edge on each side of the
horizontal stabilizer. The distance must be equal on both
sides . If not, adjust the stabilizer until the measurements
are the same (see picture below: A=A’).
When you are satisfied with the alignment, use
a pencil to trace around the top and bottom of
the stabilizer where it meets the fuselage .
Cut away only
the covering
both side
Remove the horizontal stabilizer
from the fuselage. Using a straight edge
and a sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away
the covering
inside the lines
which were marked
above. Be cautious
not to cut into the wood
-this
will weaken the structure
.
Remove the left and right elevator out of the
horizontal stabilizer.
Using a sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away
the covering
around of all slots for the horizontal
stabilizer and vertical
fin installation.
A = A’
A’
A
6x50mm nylon bolt
.....2
Cut away only
the covering
12- WING INSTALLATION
P-47 THUNDERBOLT
13A
13B
13C
13D
13- STABILIZER INSTALLATION
P-47 THUNDERBOLT
