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Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy
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Excel Modeling Knife
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Ruler
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Pencil
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Masking Tape
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Builder's Triangle
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
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(1) Horizontal Stabilizer w/Elevator Halves
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(1) Fiberglass Dowel
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(1) Self-Adhesive White Tape
SECTION 7: STABILIZER ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
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(1) Prebent Elevator Joiner Wire
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(1) Elevator Reinforcement Board - 2 Parts
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
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220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
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Push-Pins
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Paper Towels
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Rubbing Alcohol
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
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NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
Step 1: Installing the Fiberglass Dowel
A fiberglass dowel is provided to strengthen the horizontal stabilizer. It's very important that the stabilizer be
flat
when
you glue the dowel into place. This will ensure you don't build a warp into the stabilizer.
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Line up the ends of the dowel with the ends of the stabilizer
and carefully push the dowel into the channel. Remove any
excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and
use pieces of masking tape to hold the dowel in place until
the epoxy sets up.
IMPORTANT
When gluing the dowel into place, it's important
that the dowel be glued securely into the channel and that the
stabilizer be perfectly
flat
during the drying process.
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Mix a small quantity of 5 minute epoxy and apply a thin layer inside the precut channel in the bottom of the
horizontal stabilizer.
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Remove the protective backing from the strip of white self-adhesive tape and apply the tape to the bottom of the
stabilizer, over the dowel. Trim the ends of the tape even with the ends of the stabilizer using a modeling knife.
Step 2: Installing the Elevator Joiner Wire
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Place the prebent elevator joiner wire onto the
bottom
of
the elevator halves.
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Center the wire over the middle of the elevator halves,
making sure that the front of the wire is even with the beveled
leading edge of the elevators.
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When satisfied with the alignment, push the wire down
firmly to make an impression of the wire in the foam.