Mountain Models Magpie
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Assemble and Install the Stabilizer, Rudder, and
Elevator
4. Glue the vertical stabilizer to the top rear of the fuselage, flush with the rear of the
fuselage. To make hinging the rudder easier, I prefer to offset the vertical stabilizer
to the left so that the left side of the stabilizer is in line with the left edge of the rear
of the fuselage. You will need to remove the tape from the fuselage where the
vertical stabilizer will be glued.
Vertical Stabilizer in line with left edge.
5. Cut a 45 degree bevel along the trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer. This is so
that the elevator can deflect down without interfering with the horizontal stabilizer.
I like to use an xacto knife to cut the bevel. I lay a straight edge along the trailing
edge and angle the knife inward.
