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Step 5
Double-check the alignment of the stabilizer as described
in Steps 1 through 4. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the
outline of the fuselage onto the stabilizer.
Step 6
Use a hobby knife with a new #11 blade to cut inside the
lines drawn in the previous step. Use care not to cut into
the underlying wood of the stabilizer.
Note
: You can also use a soldering iron or
hot knife to help in preventing cutting into the
underlying wood and weakening the stabilizer.
Step 7
Mix up 1/2-ounce (15Ml) of 30-minute epoxy. Apply
the epoxy to the exposed wood of the stabilizer on both
the top and bottom. Slide the stabilizer into position and
check its alignment. Use paper towels and rubbing
alcohol to remove any excess epoxy from the fuselage
and stabilizer.
Step 8
Slide the fin in position and check that it is square to the
wing and stabilizer. You can sand the fuselage slightly to
correct any alignment problems.
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Step 9
Prepare the fin in the same manner as the stabilizer. Use
30-minute epoxy to glue the fin to the fuselage.
Stabilizer and Fin Installation