Install
the
Elevator
Step
1:
Find
the
pre
‐
cut
hinges
from
the
included
accessories.
Test
fit
the
hinges
in
the
slots
in
the
elevator
halves
and
stabilizer.
If
the
hinges
do
not
slide
into
the
slots
easily,
work
your
knife
blade
back
and
forth
in
the
slot
a
few
times
to
provide
more
clearance
OF H IN GE SLOT
DEEP IN CEN TER
DRILL A
H OLE
3/32
Step
2:
Drill
a
3/32”
[2.4mm]
hole,
1/2”
[12.7mm]
deep
in
the
center
of
the
hinge
slots.
Use
a
rotary
tool
with
a
3/32”
[2.4mm]
drill
bit
or
a
carbide
cutter
for
the
best
results.
Reinsert
your
knife
blade
to
clean
out
the
slot
after
you
drill
the
holes.
Step
3:
Insert
four
hinges
into
the
slots
in
the
stabilizer.
Press
the
elevators
onto
the
hinges
until
the
gap
between
the
elevators
and
stabilizer
is
about
1/32”
[.8mm].
Flex
the
elevators
a
little
in
one
direction,
but
do
not
allow
them
to
pull
away
from
the
stabilizer.
Apply
six
drops
of
thin
CA
onto
each
hinge.
Turn
the
fuselage
over
and
apply
six
more
drops
of
thin
CA
to
the
other
side
of
each
hinge.
DO
NOT
use
accelerator
while
hinging,
as
the
CA
must
wick
into
the
hinge
to
properly
attach
the
hinges.
Use
a
paper
towel
to
absorb
any
excess
CA.
After
the
CA
cures,
flex
the
elevators
in
both
directions
to
free
up
the
elevators
for
operation.
