Vertical Stabilizer Installation - Seagull Models X-RAY Assembly Manual

X-RAY.
When cutting through the covering to re-
move it, cut with only enough pressure to only
cut through the covering itself. Cutting into
the balsa structure may weaken it.
! 5) Slide the horizontal stabilizer into place
in the precut slot in the rear of the fuselage.
The horizontal stabilizer should be pushed
firmly against the front of the slot.
! 6) Hinging the elevator to horizontal: repeat
the procedure as same as aileron hinges.
! 7) When you are sure that everything is
aligned correctly, apply C/A glue to fix them.
C/A glue.
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Remove
covering.
Instruction Manual.

VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION.

Hinge.
! 1) Using a modeling knife, remove the
covering from over the precut hinge slot cut
into the lower rear portion of the fuselage. This
slot accepts the lower rudder hinge.
! 2) Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot
in the top of the fuselage. The rear edge of
the stabilizer should be flush with the rear edge
of the fuselage and the lower rudder hinge
should engage the precut hinge slot in the
lower fuselage. The bottom edge of the stabi-
lizer should also be firmly pushed against the
top of the horizontal stabilizer.
Hinge slot.