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Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy
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Lightweight Oil or Vaseline
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# 0 Phillips Head Screwdriver
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Excel Modeling Knife
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1/16" Drill Bit
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Ruler
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS:
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(1) Rudder
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(1) Tail Wheel Assembly
SECTION 8: RUDDER & TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION
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(2) 2mm x 5mm Wood Screws
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(2) Nylon Hinges
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
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Pencil
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220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
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Paper Towels
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Rubbing Alcohol
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
Step 1: Hinging the Rudder
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Using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block, carefully
sand a shallow V-shaped bevel in the leading edge of the
rudder.
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This will allow right and left movement of the rudder while
keeping the hinge gap to a minimum.
WARNING
Make sure you sand the bevel into the leading edge and
not
the trailing edge.
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Using a modeling knife, carefully cut away the portion of
the rudder to clear the elevator joiner wire.
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Hold the rudder against the vertical stabilizer, making sure the top of the rudder is even with the top of the stabilizer.
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Using a pencil, mark on the leading edge of the rudder the area that must be removed to clear the elevator joiner wire.
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Using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block, carefully round the top and bottom of the rudder to match the contour
of the fuselage.