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Step 9
Use thin CA to glue the stabilizer into the fuselage.
Apply the CA at the intersection of the fuselage and
stabilizer on both the top and bottom. Also apply CA to
the exposed stabilizer through the slot for the fin. Do not
use accelerator, as the CA must be allowed to wick into
the surrounding wood. Make 2–3 applications of thin CA
before proceeding.
Step 10
Use a pin drill with a 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill
a hole in the center of each of the hinge slots on both the
stabilizer and elevator. This creates a tunnel for the CA
to wick farther into the hinge, resulting in a better bond
between the hinge and surrounding wood.
Step 11
Place a T-pin in the center of each of the six CA hinges as
shown in the below photo.
Step 12
Slide each of the hinges in the slots for the elevators. The
T-pins will rest against the elevator as seen.
Section 8: Tail Installation
