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STEP 29
Slide the tailplane into its pre-cut slot in the rear of
the fuselage. Ensure that it is square to the fuselage
and centred in its slot using a long ruler or string
as shown in the diagram.
STEP 30
Mark the tailplane on the top and bottom where it enters
the fuselage using a soft, water-soluble pen.
STEP 31
Remove the tailplane and cut away the covering from just
inside the marked lines to give a film-free surface for the glue
to bond. IMPORTANT: Ensure that only the film is cut - not
the tailplane - as this will seriously weaken the structure.
STEP 32
With the covering removed, the tailplane is ready to be
installed. If necessary, use a warm covering iron to ensure the
edges of the film are firmly adhered.
STEP 33
Now loosely position the elevator joiner at the rear of
the tailplane slot. This is an important step as it is almost
impossible to fit after the tailplane is installed. Slide the
tailplane into position.
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