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Remove the elevator joiner wire and set it aside.
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Using a ruler and a modeling knife, carefully cut a very
shallow groove in each elevator half using the impression left
in the foam as a guide.
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Don't cut too deeply. You don't want to cut through the
top of the elevators.
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Test-fit the joiner wire into the elevators. When pushed into place, it should be flush with the bottom of the
elevators and fit firmly in the grooves. The front of the joiner wire should also be even with the bevel in the leading
edge of the elevators.
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When satisfied with the alignment, mix a small quantity of 5 minute epoxy and carefully glue the joiner wire into place.
Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and hold the elevators
flat
until the epoxy sets up.
IMPORTANT
During the drying process, double-check that the elevator halves are both
flat
on your work table. This will
prevent one elevator from being glued at a different angle than the other elevator.
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After the epoxy has set up, carefully apply one piece of
elevator reinforcement board over each end of the elevator
joiner wire.
IMPORTANT
Make sure each piece covers the entire end
of the joiner wire.
Step 3: Aligning the Horizontal Stabilizer Assembly
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Using a ruler and a modeling knife, carefully cut away
and remove the piece of foam between the back of the
fuselage and the stabilizer mounting slot.
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Save the piece of foam you cut away. It will be glued
back into place after installing the stabilizer assembly.
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To strengthen the elevator hinge lines, we suggest applying a strip of clear plastic tape over the top of each hinge line,
using the same technique as with the ailerons. This will strengthen the hinge lines, especially over time.
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Using a ruler and a pencil, measure and draw a centerline mark on the top of the stabilizer, at the trailing edge.