Mounting The Horizontal Stabilizer; Vertical Stabilizer Mounting; Align The Vertical Stabilizer - Model Tech SUKHOI 40 Instructions Manual

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6) When you are satisfied with the alignment,
hold the stabilizer in place with T- pins or mask-
ing tape, but do not glue at this time.

MOUNTING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

7) With the stabilizer held firmly in place, use
a pen and draw lines where it and the fuselage
sides meet. Do this on both the right and left sides
and top and bottom of the stabilizer.
8) Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you
just drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering
from between them using a modeling knife. See
photo # 13 below.
Photo # 13
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.
9) When you are sure that everything is
aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of
Kwik Bond 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer
to the top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting
area and to the stabilizer mounting platform on
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REMOVE
COVERING
(Top & Bottom)
the fuselage. Slide the stabilizer in place and re-
align. Double check all of your measurements
once more before the epoxy cures. Hold the sta-
bilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape and
remove any excess epoxy using paper towels and
rubbing alcohol.
PARTS REQUIRED
{1} Vertical Stabilizer w/Rudder and Hinges

ALIGN THE VERTICAL STABILIZER

1) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove
the covering from over the stabilizer slot precut in
the top rear of the fuselage.
2) Remove the rudder from the stabilizer.
Slide the stabilizer into the slot in the top of the
fuselage. The rear edge of the stabilizer should
be even with the rear edge of the fuselage and it
should be firmly pushed down completely into the
slot.
3) Using a pen, draw a line on each side of
the vertical stabilizer where it meets the top of the
fuselage.
4) Remove the stabilizer. Using a modeling
knife, remove the covering from below the lines
you drew. Also remove the covering from the
bottom edge of the stabilizer. See photo # 14
below.
Photo # 14
REMOVE
COVERING
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.
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