VQ Model TOMHAWK Instruction Manual page 9

15- HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
Slide the horizontal stabilizer partially into the
fuselage, marking sure that the top of the ho-
rizontal stabilizer is toward the top of the fuse-
lage.
Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to only the
pivot point of the torque rod bearing, then slide
the adjustable control horn through the side of
the fuselage and glue the torque rod bearing
into the slot you cut previously in the horizontal
stabilizer, using a thin layer of 5 minute epoxy.
16- HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
After the epoxy sets up. Pull the horizontal stabi-
lizer through the other side of the fuselage and
repeat the previous procedures to glue the second
torque rod wire into the horizontal stabilizer.
Realign the horizontal stabilizer, then glue the
horizontal stabilizer into the fuselage, using a
generous amount of thin CA. Apply thin CA to each
of the four joints and use a generous amount to
ensure to strong bond.
The elevator hinges are preglue into the elevator
halves. Working with one elevator half for now,
apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to only the
pivot point of the two hinges.
Slide a small piece of waxed paper between the
torque rod and the horizontal stabilizer to prevent
gluing the torque rod solid.
17- ELEVATOR
Without using glue yet, push the elevator half and its
hinges into the hinge slots in the trailing edge of the
horizontal stabilizer, marking sure that the torque rod
is firmly seated in the slot in the elevator half. There
should be a minimal hinge gap and the end of the
elevator half should not rub against the horizontal
stabilizer.
When satisfied with the fit and alignment, hinge the
elevator half to the horizontal stabilizer, using 5
minute epoxy. Make sure to apply a thin layer of epoxy
to the top and bottom of both hinges and to the inside
the torque rod mounting slot and to the end of the
torque rod itself. Repeat the previous procedures to
hinge the second elevator half to the other side of the
horizontal stabilizer.
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