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Step 8.
Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage.
Using a straight edge and a sharp hobby knife, carefully cut
away the covering approximately 1/8
′′
inside the lines marked in
the previous step.
Caution:
Be careful not to cut into the wood — this will
weaken the structure.
Step 9.
Mix approximately 1/4 ounce of 30-minute epoxy to
install the horizontal stabilizer. Using an epoxy brush or mixing
stick, spread the epoxy onto the top and bottom of the horizontal
stabilizer where it comes in contact with the fuselage.
Step 10.
Insert the horizontal stabilizer into the fuselage and
position it in the approximate location. Adjust the alignment as
described in Step 6 of this section.
Step 11.
Wipe off any excess epoxy using a paper towel and
rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy to cure fully before proceeding
to the next step.
Step 12.
Trial fit the vertical stabilizer into position. Using a
pencil, trace around the vertical stabilizer where it meets the
fuselage. Again, the pencil should leave a light indentation in the
covering of the vertical stabilizer.
Step 13.
Remove the vertical stabilizer from the fuselage. Using
a straight edge and a sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the
covering below the lines drawn in the previous step.
Caution:
Do
not
cut into the wood as this will affect the
structural integrity of the stabilizer.
CONTINUED
Section 6: Installing the Tail
