Installing Vertical Stabilizer - Seagull Models Aviat A-1C Christen Husky 80 Assembly Manual

3.

INSTALLING VERTICAL STABILIZER

1.
Using a modeling knife, remove the
covering from over the precut hinge slot
cut into the lower rear portion of the fu-
selage. his slot accepts the lower rudder
hinge.
2.
Remove covering
3.
Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in
the top of the fuselage. he rear edge of the
stabilizer should be lush with the rear edge
of the fuselage and the lower rudder hinge
should engage the precut hinge slot in the
lower fuselage. he bottom edge of the stabi-
lizer should also be irmly pushed against the
top of the horizontal stabilizer.
4.
While holding the vertical stabilizer
irmly in place, use a pen and draw a
line on eachside of the vertical stabilizer
where it meets the top of the fuselage.
5.
Epoxy
Fill Epoxy
Hinge slot
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