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Remove the stabilizer.
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Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering from be-
low the outlines you drew.
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Remove the covering from the remaining gluing surfaces. This includes the back edge of the fuselage, the front edge
of the vertical post, the bottom of the vertical stabilizer, the top of the filler block and inside the triangle support stock.
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Set the stabilizer back into place and realign it.
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Using a builder's triangle, check to make sure that the
vertical stabilizer is aligned 90º to the horizontal stabilizer.
Step 2: Mounting the Vertical Stabilizer
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Apply a generous amount of 5 minute epoxy to the gluing surfaces of the stabilizer and the fuselage.
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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 and hold the stabilizer in place until the epoxy has set up.
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# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
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Excel Modeling Knife
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Electric Drill
SECTION 5: INSTALLING THE LANDING GEAR
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES:
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1/16" Drill Bit
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Ernst Airplane Stand
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Pencil
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS:
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{2} Prebent Main Gear Wires w/Wheels
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{2} Nylon Landing Gear Straps
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{4} 2mm x 10mm Wood Screws
Step 1: Installing the Landing Gear Wires
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Using a modeling knife, remove the covering material from over the landing gear mounting slot in the bottom of the
fuselage. The middle of the slot is located 1/4" in front of the wing saddle.
