Ο 6. Apply 2-3 drops of thin CA to each mounting
screw hole to strengthen the wood. This will
make the servo mounting screws more secure
when installed.
Ο 7. Using a #0 Philips screwdriver and the screws
provided with the servos, install the rudder and
elevator servos in the fuselage with the arms
inboard and towards the rear of the fuselage.
Stabilizer and Fin Installation
Parts Required
Fuselage
Stabilizer
Elevator
Rudder
CA hinges (8)
Tailwheel assembly
Tools Required
Felt-tipped pen
Thin CA
Ruler
Allen wrench
Square
Threadlock
Rubbing alcohol
Paper towels
T-pins
6-minute epoxy
Toothpicks
Mixing sticks
Mixing cups
Hobby knife (#11 blade)
Ο 1. Use a ruler to mark the center of the trailing edge
of the stabilizer. Measure 13/32-inch each side of
center and make a mark using a felt-tip pen.
Ο 2. Use a square to transfer the centerline to the
leading edge, then make a mark 1-1/8-inches
each side of the center.
Ο 3. Slide the stabilizer into the fuselage and align the
marks made with the fuselage sides.
Ο 4. Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the bottom of the
stabilizer along the fuselage sides.
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