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Required Parts
• Fuselage assembly
• CA hinge (3)
• Elevator (left and right)
• Rudder
• Tail wheel assembly
• Fuselage filler
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Thin CA
• T-pins
• Medium sandpaper
• Hobby knife
• 6-minute epoxy
• Petroleum jelly
Step 1
If you haven’t done so, slide the elevator and stab
together. Double check that the elevator can move
without interfering with the stabilizer.Check to make
sure the elevator can move freely. It should not
rub against the stabilizer towards the tips. Apply
thin CA to both sides of the hinge. Make sure to
saturate the hinge and don’t use accelerator.
Step 2
Once the CA has fully cured, give the elevator and stab
the tug test to make sure the hinges are well glued.
Flex the elevator a few times to break in the hinges.
Step 3
Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly onto the tail gear wire
where the bearing will ride. This is done to prevent the
epoxy from sticking to the wire and bearing, which would
make it a little difficult to steer or even use the rudder.
Step 4
Mix 1/2 ounce (15 ml) of 6-minute epoxy and
apply it to both the tail gear bearing and the slot in
the fuselage. Install the bearing. Use a paper towel
and rubbing alcohol to remove any excess epoxy
from the tail gear wire, bushing, and fuselage.
Section 4: Rudder and Elevator Installation