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Step 2: Mounting the Horizontal Stabilizer
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Once you're satisfied with the alignment, use a pencil to
draw a line on the bottom of each side of the stabilizer where
it meets the fuselage sides.
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After drawing the lines, remove the stabilizer.
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Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering from
between the lines.
IMPORTANT
Glue does not stick well to covering material. For the stron-
gest joint, it's important to remove as much covering from
the gluing surfaces as possible.
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Using a modeling knife, carefully cut away the covering from the stabilizer mounting sides on the fuselage.
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Mix a generous amount of 5 minute epoxy. Apply a layer to the gluing surfaces on both the fuselage and the
stabilizer. Be sure to use enough epoxy to fill any gaps.
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Set the stabilizer into place and realign it, double-checking all of your measurements once more before the
epoxy sets up. Quickly remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and hold the stabilizer in
place until the epoxy sets up.
Step 3: Installing the Balsa Filler Block
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Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering from
the precut notch in the front of the balsa filler block.
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This notch will slide over the elevator joiner wire.
