Phoenix Model Jupiter Ultra Series Pattern Instruction Manual page 6

2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
Draw a center line
3. Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its
slot. Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is
square and centered to the fuselage by taking
measurements, but don't glue anything yet.
4. With the horizontal stabilizer correctly aligned,
mark the shape of the fuselage on the bottom
of the tail plane using a water soluble /
non-permanent felt-tip pen.
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5. Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just
drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering
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!
When cutting through the covering to remove it,
cut with only enough pressure to only cut
through the covering it's self. Cutting into the
balsa structure may weaken it. This could lead
to possible failure during flight.
6. When you are sure that everything is aligned
correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30
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minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the bottom
of the stabilizer mounting area and to the
stabilizer mounting platform sides in the
fuselage. Place the stabilizer in place and
re-align.
measurements one more time before the epoxy
cures. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the
stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape.
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Double check all
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of your