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STABILATOR INSTALLATION
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Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy
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Excel Modeling Knife
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9/64" Drill Bit
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220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
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Ruler
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Pencil
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Rubbing Alcohol
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Paper Towels
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
ITEMS REQUIRED
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{2} Molded Foam Stabilators
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{2} Prebent Aluminum Stabilator Tubes
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{4} Nylon Inserts
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{1} Stabilator Reinforcement Board
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
INSTALLING THE STABILATOR TUBES
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1)
Working on the right side of the fuselage for now,
use a ruler and a pencil to measure back 1/2" from the
back edge of the fuselage, along the mold line, and draw
a mark. See photo # 7 below.
Photo # 7
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2)
Using a ruler and a pencil, draw a line, across
the top of the fuselage, that is flush with the back edge of
the fuselage. See photo # 8 below.
Photo # 8
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3)
Using a ruler and a pencil, measure back 1/2"
from the line you drew across the top of the fuselage, and
draw a vertical line, on the outside edge of the fuselage,
that crosses the mold line.
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4)
Using a 9/64" drill bit, carefully drill a hole
through the fuselage where the marks you drew and the
mold lines intersect. Make sure to drill the hole parallel
to the back edge of the fuselage and at a 90º angle to the
fuselage side. See photo # 9 below.
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To prevent tearing up the foam, don't drill the hole
using an electric drill. It is better to use your fingers to
slowly twist the drill bit.
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5)
Temporarily push one nylon insert into each side
of the hole you drilled. The molded flanges should be
pushed firmly against the foam.
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6)
Slide the longer end of one aluminum stabilator
tube through the two nylon inserts. Check the alignment
of the tube carefully. When viewed from the back the
tube should be even with the mold line and, when viewed
from the top, the tube should be parallel to the back edge
of the fuselage. See photo # 10 below.
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7)
When satisfied with the alignment, remove the
stabilator tube and both nylon inserts and set them aside.
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8)
Mix a small quantity of Kwik Bond 5 Minute
Epoxy and apply a thin layer to only the gluing surfaces
of each nylon insert.
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Be careful not to get any epoxy on the insides of the
inserts.
Photo # 9
Photo # 10
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