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14) Using a ruler and a pen, measure up 9/16" from
the bottom of the rudder (at the leading edge) and draw
a mark.
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15) Using a drill with a 1/16" drill bit, carefully drill
a shallow hole into the leading edge of the rudder and the
mark you drew. Make sure you drill the hole perpendicu-
lar to the leading edge.
See photo # 11 below.
Photo # 11
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16) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut a shallow
groove in the leading edge from the base of the hole down
to the bottom of the rudder.
See figure # 4 below.
Figure # 4
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17) Test fit the tail wheel wire into the hole and
groove. When properly aligned, the wire should rest within
the groove and the outer surface of the wire should be flush
with the leading edge of the rudder.
See photo # 12 below.
Photo # 12
INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL WIRE
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13) While holding the elevator tight against the sta-
bilizer, rotate the elevator down about 45º. Apply 3-4
drops of Kwik Bond Thin C/A to the exposed area of each
hinge. Turn the fuselage over and repeat for the other
side of the hinges. Allow the C/A to dry for about 10
minutes. Once the C/A dries, the elevator may be stiff
and difficult to move. This is normal. Gently pivot it up
and down about five to ten times to free it up.
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18) When satisfied with the fit, remove the tail wheel
wire. Using 220 grit sandpaper, carefully roughen only
the gluing surface of the wire.
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19) Mix a small quantity of Kwik Bond 5 Minute
Epoxy. Pack epoxy into the hole and the groove in the
leading edge of the rudder, then push the tail wheel wire
firmly into place. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol and allow the epoxy to
fully cure before proceeding.
HINGING THE RUDDER
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20) Locate the two precut hinge slots in the trailing
edge of the vertical stabilizer and the leading edge of the
rudder.
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21) Test fit the two C/A hinges into the hinge slots
in the rudder. Each hinge should be inserted far enough
into the slots so that the centerlines of the hinges are flush
with the leading edge. If the hinges cannot be inserted
deeply enough, use a modeling knife to carefully cut the
hinge slots deeper.
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Each of the hinges has a slot cut in the middle of it.
When installing the hinges, make sure that each of the
slots is perpendicular to the leading edge of the rudder.
These slots allow the C/A to wick deeply into the rudder
giving the hinges more holding power.
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22) With each of the hinges centered, apply 3-4
drops of Kwik Bond Thin C/A to the joint where the hinges
and the rudder meet. Allow a few seconds between drops
for the C/A to wick into the hinges, then turn the rudder
over and repeat this procedure on the other side. Let the
C/A dry for about 10 minutes before proceeding.
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23) Slide the rudder and its hinges into the precut
hinge slots in the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer.
Adjust the rudder so that the tip of the rudder is even with
the tip of the vertical stabilizer.
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24) While holding the rudder tight against the sta-
bilizer, rotate the rudder to the right about 45º. Apply 3-4
drops of Kwik Bond Thin C/A to the exposed area of each
hinge. Turn the fuselage over and repeat for the other
side of the hinges. Allow the C/A to dry for about 10
minutes. Once the C/A has dried, the rudder may be stiff
and difficult to move. This is normal. Gently pivot it
back and forth about five to ten times to free it up.
INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL
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25) Carefully push one 1mm nylon wheel retainer
onto the tail wheel wire as far as it will go.
