Hangar 9 T-34 Mentor 40 ARF Assembly Manual page 15

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.Step 4
Check.the.alignment.of.the.fin.to.the.stabilizer.using.a.
square..The.fin.must.be.90.degrees.to.the.stabilizer.when.
properly.aligned..If.not,.carefully.sand.the.bottom.of.the.
fin.to.provide.the.clearance.to.align.the.fin.
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.Step 5
Trace.the.outline.of.the.fin.extension.onto.the.fuselage.
using.a.felt-tipped.pen.
Section 3: Installing the Vertical Stabilizer
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.Step 6
Remove.the.covering.1/16".(1.5mm).inside.the.lines.
drawn.on.the.fuselage.using.a.sharp.hobby.knife.
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.Step 7
Mix.1/2.(15ml).ounce.of.30-minute.epoxy..Apply.the.
epoxy.to.both.the.exposed.wood.on.the.fin.and.the.slot.
in.the.fuselage..Also.apply.epoxy.to.the.exposed.wood.
on.the.top.of.the.fuselage.where.the.fin.extension.will.be.
glued..Use.care.not.to.get.epoxy.on.the.rudder.control.
rod..Insert.the.fin.and.use.tape.to.hold.the.fin.in.position.
until.the.epoxy.fully.cures.
Note:.Check.the.alignment.of.the.
fin.periodically.to.make.sure.it.isn't.
moving.while.the.epoxy.cures.
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