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INSTALLING THE WING DOWELS
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7)
Using a 1/8" drill bit, drill four holes through
the fuselage sides using the die-cut holes in the sides of
the fuselage reinforcement board for reference. See
photo # 6 below.
Photo # 6
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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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8)
Test fit the two dowels into the fuselage. The
3mm x 70mm dowel is installed through the forward holes
and the 3mm x 60mm dowel is installed through the rear
holes. Adjust both dowels so that they are centered in the
fuselage. See photo # 7 below.
Photo # 7
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9)
Remove both dowels and mix a small quantity
of Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer of
epoxy inside each of the four holes.
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10) Slide the dowels back into place and realign
them. Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel
and rubbing alcohol, and set the fuselage aside until the
epoxy sets up.
TAIL SURFACES
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Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy
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Excel Modeling Knife
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Ruler
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Builder's Triangle
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220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
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Pencil
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Scissors
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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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{1} Foam Horizontal Stabilizer w/Elevator
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{1} Foam Vertical Stabilizer w/Rudder
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{2} Nylon Control Horns w/Backplates
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{1} Decal Sheet
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
HINGING THE ELEVATOR
Continued at Top of Page
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1)
Using a ruler and a modeling knife, carefully cut
out the clear elevator hinge from the decal sheet.
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2)
Hinge the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer
using the clear decal. Apply the hinge to the top of the
parts and make sure there is a 1/16" gap between the two
parts. See photo # 8 below.
Photo # 8
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Use the guide marks on the ends of the hinge decal to
help you set the proper hinge gap.
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3)
Using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block,
lightly sand the edges of the stabilizer and the elevator
smooth and even.
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4)
Using the tip of your modeling knife, remove the
two die-cut foam pieces. See photo # 9 below.
Photo # 9
