Hangar 9 P-47 Thunderbolt Assembly Manual page 11

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Step 3
Check to make sure the wing and stabilizer are parallel.
If they are not, lightly sand the opening in the fuselage
for the stab until the stab is parallel to the wing.
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Step 4
After verifying the alignment of the stabilizer, use a felt-
tipped pen to trace the outline of the fuselage on the stab.
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Step 5
Remove the stab and use a hobby knife with a new blade
to remove the covering 1/16" inside the lines just drawn.
Use rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to remove the
lines once they are no longer needed.
Section 3: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer
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Step 6
Slide the elevator joiner wire into the slot for the stabilizer.
Slide the stabilizer partially back into the slot.
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Step 7
Mix 1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy. Apply epoxy to the top
and bottom of the exposed wood of the stabilizer. Slide the
stabilizer the rest of the way into the slot in the fuselage.
Double-check the alignment to verify it's correct. Remove
any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing
alcohol. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before continuing.
Note: Use care not to cut into the underlying
wood and weaken the structure. Doing so
could cause the stab to fail in flight, resulting
in the loss of your airplane.
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