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After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the masking tape and look closely at the glue joint. If there are any gaps
between the stabilizer and the fuselage, fill them using 30 minute epoxy for added strength. Again, before the epoxy sets
up, remove any excess using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
Step 2: Aligning & Installing the Vertical Stabilizer
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Push the vertical stabilizer down into its mounting slot.
To align it properly, the rudder post should be tight against
the back of the fuselage and centered between the fuselage
sides, and the stabilizer should be pushed down firmly.
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Remove the rudder and hinges from the vertical stabilizer and set them aside for now.
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While holding the vertical stabilizer firmly in place, use a
pencil to draw a line on each side of the stabilizer where it
meets the top of the fuselage.
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Mix and apply a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy to the gluing surfaces of both the stabilizer and the stabilizer
mounting slot in the top of the fuselage. Apply epoxy to the front of the rudder post and to the back of the fuselage, too.
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Push the stabilizer down into place and realign it, double-checking all of your measurements once more before the
epoxy sets up. Quickly remove the excess epoxy and use pieces of masking tape to hold the stabilizer in place until the
epoxy has fully cured.
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Remove the stabilizer. Using a modeling knife, carefully
cut away and remove the covering material from below the
lines you drew.
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Now, cut away and remove the covering material from
the base of the stabilizer, the front of the rudder post and the
back of the fuselage where the rudder post will be glued.
