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When satisfied with the alignment, hold the stabilizer in
place and use a pencil to draw two lines on the bottom of the
stabilizer (one on each side) where it meets the fuselage sides.
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Be careful that the stabilizer assembly does not move
when you draw the lines.
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Mix a small quantity of 5 minute epoxy and apply a thin layer to only the bottom of the stabilizer between the two
lines you drew.
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Set the stabilizer back into place and realign it. Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol,
and hold the stabilizer firmly in place until the epoxy sets up.
Step 3: Hinging the Rudder
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Carefully remove the die-cut vertical stabilizer and rudder from the foam sheet.
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Using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block, carefully sand the edges of the stabilizer and rudder smooth and
straight.
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Using a ruler and a modeling knife, carefully cut out the clear rudder hinge from the decal sheet.
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Using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block, lightly sand the edges of the stabilizer and rudder even with each other.
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Hinge the rudder to the vertical stabilizer using the clear
decal, making sure there is a 1/16" gap between them to
allow for movement of the rudder.
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Use the guide marks on the ends of the decal to help you
set the proper hinge gap.
Step 4: Mounting the Vertical Stabilizer Assembly
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Test-fit the vertical stabilizer to the top of the horizontal
stabilizer.
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To align the stabilizer properly, the base of the stabilizer
should be lined up over the centerline you drew on top of the
horizontal stabilizer and the trailing edge of the stabilizer
should be even with the trailing edge of the horizontal
stabilizer.
