Tail Gear Installation - Phoenix Model SBD DAUNTLESS Instruction Manual

Gp/ep size .46-.55 arf scale 1:8

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Instruction Manual

6. Attach the wing to the fuselage and test the

position of the elevator and adjust it as shown.

7. 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

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.

Glue with epoxy

Remover the covering

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8. 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.

9. Repeat step from the installing aileron for the

installing elevator.