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1. The hinge slots for the elevators and the rudder are
pre-cut in the trailing edge of the stab and fin as well as the
leading edge of the elevator and rudder. Using a #11 hobby
knife, run the blade in each of the three hinge slots in each
control surface.
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2. Drill a 3/32" [2.4mm] hole in the center of the hinge slot.
This will allow the glue to fully wick into the hinge.
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3. Cut 9 hinges 3/4" x 1" [19 x 25mm] from the hinge
material. Cut the material as shown. Cut the corners of each
hinge as shown in the second illustration. This will make it
easier when installing the hinges.
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4. Install a pin into the center of three hinges, then install
one hinge in each of the slots in one of the elevator halves.
Install the hinge until the pin is touching the leading edge of
the elevator. Install the opposite end of the hinges into the
trailing edge of the stab.
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5. Remove the pins. Then apply 6 drops of thin CA to the
center of the hinge on both sides of the hinge.
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6. Repeat the procedure for the other elevator half.
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7. From the bottom of the rudder measure up 1" [25mm]
and make a mark.
ASSEMBLE, THEN APPLY 6 DROPS
OF THIN CA TO CENTER
OF HINGE, ON BOTH SIDES
TEMPORARY PIN
TO KEEP HINGE
CENTERED
1"
[25mm]
1"
[25mm]
3/4"
[19mm]
DRILL A 3/32" HOLE
1/2" DEEP, IN CENTER
OF HINGE SLOT
INSTALL THE HINGES
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