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12. Step back about 4–5 feet (1.2–1.5 meters)
and view the fuselage from the rear. Check that the
stabilizer is in alignment with the wing by checking
the stabilizer tips against the wing. Both stabilizer
tips should align with the wing trailing edge. Adjust
the position of the stabilizer if necessary for correct
stabilizer alignment.
13. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of
the fuselage onto the top, bottom, left and right
of the stabilizer.
14. Remove the stabilizer from the fuselage.
Carefully use a hobby knife to remove the covering
1/16-inch (1.5mm) from inside the lines. Use light
pressure with a new #11 blade to avoid cutting
into the underlying wood. You will need to trim the
covering from the top and bottom of the stabilizer
at this time.
Other options other than a hobby knife are to
use a hot knife (with a new blade) or a soldering
iron for cutting the covering. These will melt
the covering and lower the chances of cutting
into the wood structure of the stabilizer.
