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4. Cut the covering from the center section of the stab,
being careful not to cut into the wood structure. Use the same
technique used for cutting the covering for the wing bolt plate.
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5. When satisfied with the fit of the stab glue the stab to
the fuselage. Set it aside until the glue hardens.
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6. Cut six hinges from the hinge material. Install the two
elevator halves using the same method used for the
ailerons. Once you are satisfied with the positioning of the
elevators, glue them in place with thin CA the same as was
done on the ailerons.
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7. Test fit the fin into the slot in the fuselage. Mark the
outline of the fuselage onto the fin. Cut the covering from the
fin using the same method used for the stab. Once you are
satisfied with the fit, glue the stab to the fuselage. Make sure
it is perpendicular to the stab.
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8. Locate the tail wheel wire assembly. Insert the wire
into the tail wheel bracket as shown.
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9. Bend the wire 90 degrees. Once the wire is bent, cut
the wire to extend 1-1/2" [38mm] beyond the bend.
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10. Measure up from the bottom of the fin on the hinge
line 1/2" [13mm] and make a mark. On the mark drill a 1/16"
[1.6mm] hole 1-1/2" [38mm] into the fin. Insert the tail wheel
wire into the fin.
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11. Cut three more hinges and insert them into the rudder.
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12. Insert the rudder onto the fin. Align the tail wheel
bracket on the bottom of the fuselage. Drill a 1/16" [1.6mm]
hole into the fuselage through the mounting holes. Install
and remove a #2 x 3/8" [9.5mm] sheet metal screw into each
of the holes you drilled. Put a couple of drops of thin CA into
each of the holes and allow the glue to harden. Re-install the
screws, mounting the bracket to the fuselage.
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13. Apply thin CA to the hinges in the same manner you
did the other control surfaces.
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