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Section 9: Hinging the Elevators
Step 6
Install each elevator onto the hinges and the joiner wire.
Remove the T-pins and push the elevators close to the
stabilizer until there is only a slight gap (1/32" or less) at
the hinge line. Wipe away any excess epoxy with rubbing
alcohol and paper towels. Use masking tape to hold the
elevators in place and allow the epoxy to cure completely
before moving to the next step.
Step 7
Once the epoxy has cured, deflect the elevators
down and use a high-quality thin CA to completely
saturate each hinge.
Step 8
Turn the fuselage over and repeat the hinge gluing
process by deflecting the elevators in the opposite
direction and completely saturate each hinge with
thin CA. Wipe away any excess CA using CA
remover/debonder and a paper towel. Allow the
CA to completely dry.