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Trial fit the vertical fin in place.
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Mark the base of the vertical fin where the plastic
fuselage joins the vertical fin.
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Carefully remove the covering from the base of the fin,
approximately 2 to 3mm lower than the marked line.
This prevents any wood being exposed should the
covering shrink over time. Taking great care not to cut
into the wood which would, in turn, weaken the
structure.
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Note:
Cut slightly inside the marked line to avoid any
bare wood being seen once the fin is secured in place.
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Use epoxy glue to secure the vertical fin in place
making sure that the fin is square to the fuselage.
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Tape and clamp the fin securely until the epoxy has
set.
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Note:
Roughen the inside of the fuselage with some
sandpaper to enable the epoxy to better grip the
plastic.
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Join the front and rear fuselage halves using the two
alloy tubes and secure using the 4 x 4mm cap screws
provided.
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The cap screws are screwed in place from the front
fuselage half.
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This will make aligning and installing the vertical fin a
great deal easier.
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Note:
The fuselage sections can be glued together
permanently if desired, however remember to consider
the extra difficulty in transporting the model to the field.
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Hinge the rudder using the same method used to
hinge the two elevators.
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Make a small hole in the fuselage, and glue a small
length of the supplied plastic tube in place with some
medium CA adhesive.
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Install the control horn and run the pull-pull cables to
the rudder servo.
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The rudder servo is installed in the factory fitted
plywood mount in the rear fuselage section.
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A 24” (600mm) servo extension lead will be required
for the rudder servo. Do not secure the extension lead
to the servo lead, as this will need to be disconnected
when separating the two fuselage halves.
