Section 6: Installing Vertical Fin - Hangar 9 Super Stick Instruction Manual

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INSTALLING VERTICAL FIN
Parts Needed
Vertical tail
Fuselage
1. On the rear of the fuselage, a slot is pre-cut in the
wood structure for the vertical fin. Using a sharp
hobby knife, cut away the covering on the top rear of
the fuselage where the vertical fin inserts into the
fuselage.
2. Remove the rudder and hinges from the vertical fin
if you have not already done so. These will be
assembled later.
3. Insert the vertical fin into the slot in the top of the
fuselage and check to make sure it is fully seated
down against the horizontal stabilizer. Make sure the
rear of the vertical fin (where the hinge slots are
located) is aligned with the rear of the fuselage.
Note: The elevator should not be hinged to the
horizontal stabilizer at this time. It will also be
assembled later. Carefully mark with a pencil the
position of the vertical fin on both sides where it exits
the fuselage.
Tools & Adhesives Needed
30-minute epoxy
Hobby knife
Pencil
Masking tape
Rubbing alcohol
4. Remove the vertical fin and carefully cut away the
covering with a sharp hobby knife inside the lines you
marked in Step 3. Do not cut into the wood of
the fin when cutting the covering.
Mix up approximately 1/4 ounce of 30-minute epoxy
5.
and apply it the vertical fin where it comes in contact
with the fuselage. Also apply epoxy to the base of the
fin where it comes in contact with the horizontal
stabilizer.
6. Insert the fin into the fuselage and wipe away any
excess epoxy.
7. Using a 90 degree triangle, make sure the fin is
perpendicular to the horizontal stabilizer. Use
masking tape to hold the vertical fin in place until it's
completely dry.
Paper towels
90 degree triangle
Epoxy brush
Mixing stick