Preparing to install the stabilizer
EQUAL MEASUREMENTS
Q Attach a piece of string with a pin to the center of
the firewall as shown. The string should be a
minimum of 31-1/2" (800mm) in length. Stretch
the string to the corner of the horizontal stabilizer.
The distance from the pin to the horizontal
stabilizer must be the same on both sides. This
method will adjust the horizontal stabilizer to a
90" angle to the centerline of the aircraft.
Tracing the fuselage outline
U Using a felt-tip pen, trace a line around the tail of
the airplane on the top and bottom of the
horizontal stabilizer.
Removing the covering
Q Using a sharp hobby knife, cut 1/32" [1mm]
inside the lines made with the felt-tip pen and
remove the covering from the center of the
horizontal stabilizer. Do not cut into the balsa
sheeting on the horizontal stabilizer.
Installing the stabilizer
Q Mix l/4oz. (7.5ml) of30-minute epoxy to install
the horizontal stabilizer. Using a mixing stick,
place glue inside the horizontal stabilizer slot on
all sides including the horizontal stabilizer mount.
Insert the horizontal stabilizer and clean off the
excess epoxy that squeezes out of the joint with a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Adjust alignment
as shown in the previous step. Set the fuselage
aside to cure.
Preparing the vertical stabilizer
Q Locate the vertical stabilizer. Draw a line on both
sides even with the bottom of the fin as shown in
the sketch. Cutting 1/32" (1mm) below the line and
through the covering only, remove the covering
from the base of the vertical fin.
Important: Do not cut into the balsa fin root.
T-PIN
STRING
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