Section 6: Stabilizer Installation - Model Tech SE5a SCOUT Instructions For Final Assembly

SECTION 6: STABILIZER INSTALLATION

(1) Fuselage
(1) Bottom Wing w/Ailerons
(1) Horizontal Stabilizer w/Elevator
(1) Vertical Stabilizer w/Rudder
Kwik Bond 30 Minute Epoxy
# 2 Phillips Head Screwdriver
Excel Modeling Knife
Dubro T-Pins
Ernst Airplane Stand
Ruler
Pencil
STEP 1: MOUNTING THE BOTTOM WING
Remove the two ailerons and four C/A style hinges from the bottom wing and set them aside for now.
Using a modeling knife, cut away and remove the covering material from over the top and bottom of the two predrilled
holes in the trailing edge of the wing. The holes are located approximately 3/4" in front of the trailing edge and 1-1/4" out
from the centerline.
Using a modeling knife, cut away and remove the covering material from over the top of the two predrilled holes in the
plywood wing-screw doubler. Look carefully at the predrilled holes in the wing-screw doubler. You will notice that they are
not centered, but drilled more toward the back edge of the wing-screw doubler. When you install the wing-screw doubler in
the next procedure, the back edge of the wing-screw doubler should be even with the trailing edge of the wing.
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
(1) Plywood Wing-Screw Doubler (W41)
(2) M4 x 30mm Machine Screws
(2) M4 Flat Washers
Builder's Triangle
220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
Masking Tape
Paper Towels
Rubbing Alcohol
NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
Place the wing into the wing saddle, push it forward
completely, then push the trailing edge down into place and
line up the predrilled holes in the trailing edge with the predrilled
holes in the wing mounting block inside the fuselage.
A slot has been precut in the forward bulkhead to accept
the wing hold-down tab in the leading edge of the wing.
IMPORTANT Do not glue the wing-screw doubler to the
wing. The wing-screw doubler must be able to be removed
when you remove the wing from the fuselage. This is
because the landing gear support strut will be mounted
permanently to the wing-screw doubler.
Secure the wing into place, using the wing-screw doubler,
two M4 x 30mm machine screws and two M4 flat washers.
Orientate the wing-screw doubler so that the back edge is
even with the trailing edge of the wing. The wing-screw
doubler should not overhang the trailing edge of the wing.
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