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10. Mix 1/4 oz. of 30-minute epoxy. Using a mixing stick,
place glue inside the horizontal stabilizer mount. Place
more glue onto the bottom and top of the stabilizer where
the covering was removed. Insert the stabilizer from the
rear and adjust the alignment using the guide lines that
were drawn onto the stabilizer in step 8. Wipe off any
epoxy that squeezes out using a paper towel dampened
with rubbing alcohol. Recheck the alignment frequently
while the glue cures.
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1. Remove the
rudder
from the
vertical fin
. Test fit the
vertical fin in the slot in the top of the fuselage. Sand the
edges of the slot if necessary to obtain a snug fit. Draw a
line around the forward portion of the vertical fin on the
fuselage. Remove the fin and cut 1/16" inside the line to
provide adequate gluing area for the vertical fin.
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2. Mix 1/4 oz. of 30-minute epoxy. Using a mixing stick,
apply epoxy to the top of the horizontal stabilizer through
the slot. Also apply a small amount to the top of the
fuselage in the area the covering was removed. Check for
a 90Þ angle between the fin and horizontal stabilizer when
viewing from the rear. Use masking tape to hold the vertical
fin in this position. Check this alignment several times as
the epoxy cures.
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1. Work the hinges into the slits in the trailing edge of the
horizontal stabilizer and press the elevators up to the edge
of the stabilizer. Flex the elevators all the way in one
direction, but do not allow the elevators to pull away from the
stabilizer. Apply 5 drops of
thin CA
onto each hinge. Do not
use accelerator while hinging, as the glue must wick into the
hinge to properly attach the hinges. Use a paper towel to
absorb any excess glue. Wait a few minutes for the glue to
set up, then repeat the process for the opposite side of the
elevators. After letting both sides dry, flex the elevators both
directions to free up the elevators for operation.
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2.
Carefully
cut a slot in the tail post using a hobby
knife for the lower rudder hinge.
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3. Temporarily install the rudder to determine where to
notch the rudder to allow clearance for the elevator joiner.
Press the rudder gently to leave an impression of the joiner
on the rudder. Remove the rudder and cut a notch that is
1/16" above and below the impression. The notch should
be cut 1/4" deep.
Install the Elevator Halves
Install the Vertical Fin
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