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Section 7 – Installing the Vertical Stabilizer
Required Parts
• Fuselage
• Vertical stabilizer
Required Tools and Adhesives
• 30-minute epoxy
• Sandpaper
• Square
• Ruler
Step 1
Locate the vertical stabilizer (fin) and slide it into
position. Check the alignment between the fin and
stab. The fin must be 90 degrees to the stab to be in
alignment. Sand the opening in the fuselage if
necessary to get the perfect alignment.
Step 2
Trace the outline of the fuselage onto the fin.
Step 3
Remove the covering 1/16" below the line drawn in the
last step.
Step 4
Mix 1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy. Apply the epoxy to
the fin where the covering was removed. Position the fin
in the slot and check the alignment. Use masking tape to
hold the fin in position until the epoxy fully cures.
Hint
: Use rubbing alcohol and a paper towel
to clean up any excess epoxy. Remember,
this only works before the epoxy cures.