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E-flite Shoestring 15e ARF Assembly Manual
12. Lightly brush epoxy on the exposed wood on
the bottom of the stabilizer.
13. Secure the stabilizer on the fuselage using tape
and a T-pin. Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol
to remove any excess epoxy. Allow the epoxy to
fully cure before proceeding. Once cured, remove
the T-pin and tape from the stabilizer.
14. Once the epoxy has fully cured, remove the
wing from the fuselage.
Rudder and Fin Installation
Required parts
Fuselage assembly
Rudder and fin assembly
Required Tools and Adhesives
30-minute epoxy
Epoxy brush
Square
Felt-tipped pen
Mixing cup
Mixing sticks
Paper towels
Rubbing alcohol
Low-tack tape
Thin CA
Pin vise
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm)
T-pins
Phillips screwdriver: #1
Hobby knife with #11 blade
1. Separate the rudder from the fin. Set the hinges
aside at this time. Fit the fin into position on the
fuselage. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of
the fin on the top of the stabilizer.
When cutting the covering, make sure not to
cut into the underlying wood and weaken the
stabilizer. Another option is to use a soldering
iron or hot knife to melt the covering, rather than
cutting, to avoid damaging the stabilizer.
2. Use a hobby knife with a new #11 blade to trim
the covering 1/16 inch (1.5mm) inside the line
drawn in the previous step.
3. Mix 1/2 ounce (15ml) of 30-minute epoxy.
Lightly brush a thin layer of 30-minute epoxy on the
exposed wood of the stabilizer.