Vertical Stabilizer - VQ Model TOMHAWK Instruction Manual

18- VERTICAL STABILIZER

Slide the rudder torque rod into the
fuselage.
Link the rudder torque rod with the
rudder push rod.
19- VERTICAL STABILIZER
CA
Cut away only the
covering material
20- RUDDER
Cut away only the
covering material
Rudder push rod
CA
Remove the covering material from over both side of
the vertical stabilizer where it meet the fuselage.
Cut away the covering material from over the precut
rudder hinge and rudder torque rod mounting slot.
Realign the vertical stabilizer , ensure that the vertical
stabilizer is perpendicular to the horizontal stabilizer.
Then glue the vertical stabilizer into the fuselage, using
a generous amount of thin CA. Apply thin CA to each of
the two joints and use a generous amount to ensure to
A B
strong bond.
Cut away the covering material from over the precut
rudder torque rod mounting slot.
Without using glue yet, push the rudder and its hinges
into the hinge slots in the trailing edge of the vertical
stabilizer. There should be a minimal hinge gap and the
end of the rudder should not rub against the vertical
stabilizer.
When satisfied with the alignment, mark the mounting
hole position, where the rudder torque rod meets the
rudder with a pencil.
Remove the rudder and drill a 1/8"(3mm) diameter
hole in torque rod mounting slot, making sure that you
drill the hole perpendicular to the leading edge of the
rudder.
Apply a thin layer of petroleum
jelly to only the pivot point of the
torque rod bearing.
Glue the rudder torque rod bearing
into the slot you cut previously in
the vertical stabilizer, using a thin
layer of 5 minute epoxy.
NOTE: You may need to open up the slots
so that the torque rod bearing are not too
difficult to push in.
1/8 in.
3mm
Rudder torque rod
(long piece)