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9. Mix 1/2 ounce (15mL) of 15-minute epoxy.
Apply the epoxy to the spar pocket of the stabilizer
using a mixing stick.
10. Use an epoxy brush to apply epoxy to the
front, back, top and bottom of the spar where it fits
into the stabilizer.
11. Slide the spar into the stabilizer, making sure
it is oriented correctly. Use a paper towel and
rubbing alcohol to remove any excess epoxy from
the stabilizer and spar.
Epoxy will ooze out from the spar pocket of the
stabilizer. If epoxy does not ooze out, not enough
epoxy was used to glue the spar into the stabilizer.
12. Before the epoxy cures, slide the stabilizer into
position against the fuselage. Keep the stabilizer
tight against the fuselage until the epoxy fully cures.
Install the 3mm x 15mm socket head screws that
secure the spar to the fuselage using a 2.5mm hex
wrench. Use low-tack tape to hold the stabilizer
in position until the epoxy has cured. Make sure
to check the alignment of the stabilizer to the
wing while the epoxy is curing to make sure the
stabilizer has not moved.
13. Repeat steps 7 through 12 to install the
remaining stabilizer to the fuselage.
14. Once the epoxy has fully cured use a 9/64-
inch hex wrench to remove the wing panels from
the fuselage so it is easier to maneuver on your
workbench. Remove the elevators and clean any
petroleum jelly residue from the fuselage and
stabilizers using rubbing alcohol and a paper
towel. Reattach the elevators to the fuselage.