Section 10: Stabilizer Installation - Model Tech Simply Magic Instructions For Final Assembly

SECTION 10: STABILIZER INSTALLATION

(1) Horizontal Stabilizer w/Elevator Halves
Kwik Bond 30 Minute Epoxy
Excel Modeling Knife
Dubro T-Pins
Ernst Airplane Stand
Ruler
Pencil
Builder's Triangle
Step 1: Aligning the Horizontal Stabilizer
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YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
(1) Vertical Stabilizer w/Rudder
220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
Masking Tape
Paper Towels
Rubbing Alcohol
NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
Using a modeling knife, cut away and remove the covering
material from over the stabilizer mounting slots in the back of
the fuselage.
Slide the balsa filler block out of the slot and discard it.
Remove the two elevator halves and the hinges from the
horizontal stabilizer and set them aside for now.
Using a ruler and a pencil, measure and draw a centerline
mark on the trailing edge of the stabilizer.
Using a builder's triangle, extend this centerline mark
vertically across the top of the stabilizer.
Slide the stabilizer into the mounting slot and temporarily
align it. The stabilizer should be pushed forward so that the
trailing edge is even with (and centered over) the back of
the fuselage.
When satisfied with the alignment, hold only the trailing
edge of the stabilizer in position using a T-Pin.
The front of the stabilizer should be able to pivot from
side to side and the back should stay firmly in place and aligned.
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