Stab & Elevator Assembly - Mitsubishi Ki-15 Babs Construction Manual

The horizontal stabilizer and elevator are constructed in upper and lower halves and glued
together like clam shells. The stab is sheeted but the elevator is open structure, covered with
fabric as was the full-size airplane. To resist warping, the elevator has crossbracing between the
ribs that doesn't quite contact the fabric covering. The plans and this construction manual show
a removable stab for ease of transportation. Without the stab, the rear of the fuselage will fit
between the front seats of a small car. But if your vehicle is big enough, you may just glue it in
place.
Assemble the stab and elevator halves over
the plans. Protect plans with Saran Wrap.
Block-sand each elevator half.
Stab and Elevator Assembly
Plane stab & elevator spars to match ribs.
Sheet each stab half on a flat surface. Let
the sheeting extend about 1/8
the trailing edge.
35
th
inch beyond