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Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy
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Lightweight Oil or Vaseline
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Needle Nose Pliers
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Excel Modeling Knife
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1/16" Drill Bit
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Ruler
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
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(1) Rudder
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(1) Tail Wheel Bracket w/Wire
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(1) Plastic Tail Wheel
SECTION 8: RUDDER & TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION
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(1) Plastic Tail Wheel Retainer
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(2) Nylon Hinges
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
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Pencil
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220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
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Paper Towels
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Rubbing Alcohol
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
Step 1: Hinging the Rudder
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Using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block, carefully
sand a shallow V-shaped bevel in the leading edge of the
rudder.
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This will allow right and left movement of the rudder while
keeping the hinge gap to a minimum.
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Carefully hand-drill a 1/16" diameter hole into the rudder, for the hinges, 1/2" below the rudder counter-balance and
1/2" above the bottom of the rudder.
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Be careful to drill the holes perpendicular to the leading edge and not at an angle. Also be careful that you don't drill
out through the sides of the rudder.
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To prevent the epoxy from gluing the hinges solid, apply
a thin layer of lightweight oil or Vaseline to the pivot point of
each hinge.
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Mix a small quantity of 5 minute epoxy and glue the two
hinges into
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the rudder. Remove any excess epoxy
using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and allow the epoxy
to set up.
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Push the hinges into the rudder far enough so that
one-half of the pivot point is recessed into the leading edge.
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After the epoxy has set up, gently pivot the hinges back and forth several times to loosen the pivot points.
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Align the rudder with the back of the fuselage and carefully mark the locations of the two hinges onto the back of the
fuselage. When the rudder is aligned properly, there should be a 1/16" gap between the top of the fuselage and the base
of the rudder counter-balance.
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Carefully epoxy the fiberglass dowel into the side of the rudder using the same techniques as with the stabilizer. After
the epoxy cures, apply the strip of red tape over the dowel and trim the edges flush using a modeling knife.
