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ii)
Flip Horizontal Stabilizer Bottom side up
iii) Locate the hinge line
You’ll notice two small dimples in the outer edge of the elevator. If
you line up your ruler with the two dimples and the notch at the middle
of the elevator halves. You’ll have found the line you need to cut.
I prefer to use an, “integral skin hinge” for the elevator, but if you feel the
need, you can always cut the elevators off, and tape hinge them back in
place.
i)
Integral Skin Hinge:
(1) Cut hinge line 80% through.
It’s important to cut the entire length of the hinge line at once
so that both halves of the elevator will line up with each other.
(2) Fold Elevator back 180˚
(3) Bevel each elevator half with Knife or Sanding Block
Be careful not to peel or cut the skin during this step. (See the
Appendix section, “Tapers and Angled cuts”)
