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2) Remove the elevator halves from the
stabilizer. Using a ruler and pen, locate and
mark the centerline of the horizontal stabi-
lizer at the trailing edge and place a mark.
Use a triangle and extend this mark, from
back to front, across the top and bottom of
the stabilizer.
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3) Slide the stabilizer into the slot. The
stabilizer should be pushed firmly up against
the front of the slot, leaving about 1-1/2” of
space between the trailing edge and the rear
of the fuselage.
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4) With the wing still attached to the fuse-
lage, align the centerline mark on top of the
stabilizer with the centerline of the fuselage at
the rear. When that is aligned hold the stabi-
lizer in that position using a T-pin and align
the horizontal stabilizer with the wing. When
viewed from the rear, the horizontal stabilizer
should be level with the wing. If it is not level,
use sandpaper and sand down the high side of
the stabilizer mounting platform until the proper
alignment is achieved. The tips of the stabi-
lizer should also be equal distance from the tips
of the wing. See figures # 2 and # 3 below.
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6) With the stabilizer held firmly in place,
use a pen and draw a line where it and the fu-
selage sides meet. Do this on both the right
and left sides and top and bottom of the stabi-
lizer.
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7) Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines
you just drew as a guide, carefully remove the
covering from between them, using a model-
ing knife. See photo # 5 below.
Figure # 2
Figure # 3
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5) When you are satisfied with the align-
ment, hold the stabilizer in place with T- pins
or masking tape, but do not glue at this time.
MOUNTING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
Photo # 5
When cutting through the covering to re-
move it, cut with only enough pressure
to only cut through the covering itself. Cut-
ting into the balsa structure may weaken it.
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8) When you are sure that everything is
aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of
Kwik Bond 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer
to the top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting
area and to the stabilizer mounting platform on
the fuselage. Set the stabilizer in place and re-
align. Double check all of your measurements
once more before the epoxy cures. Hold the sta-
bilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape and
remove any excess epoxy using paper towels and
rubbing alcohol.
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9) After the epoxy has fully cured, install
the precovered spacer that you removed earlier
back into the slot . Glue the spacer in place using
Kwik Bond Thick C/A. See photo # 6 below.
Photo # 6
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A1
B
B1
REMOVE
COVERING
REINSTALL
WOOD
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