9. After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the
masking tape or T-pins used to hold the
stabilizer in place and carefully inspect the glue
joints. Use more epoxy to fill in any gaps that
were not filled previously and clean up the
excess using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
INSTALLING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER
1. Using the block of the rudder as a guide and
mark the shape of it on the top of the elevator.
2. Remove the covering from the elevator and also
on the block of rudder.
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3. Using a triangle, check to ensure that the
vertical stabilizer is aligned 90 degree to the
horizontal stabilizer.
4. When you are sure that everything is a aligned
correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30
minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the slot in
the mounting platform and to the vertical
stabilizer mounting area. Apply epoxy to the
lower rudder hinge. Set the stabilizer in place
and re-align. Double check all of your
measurements once more before the epoxy
cures. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the
stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding.
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8. When you are sure that everything is aligned
correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30
minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the bottom
of the stabilizer mounting area and to the
stabilizer mounting platform sides in the
fuselage. Insert the stabilizer in place and
re-align. Double check all of your measurements
one more time before the epoxy cures.
Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel
and rubbing alcohol and hold the stabilizer in
place with T-pins or masking tape.
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