Section 8: Installing The Tail Group (Horizontal And Vertical Fin) - Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang ARF Instruction Manual

Section 8
Installing the Tail Group
(Horizontal and Vertical Fin)
Parts Needed
Fuselage assembly
Wing assembly
Horizontal stabilizer
Elevator joiner wire (U-shaped)
Vertical fin
Tools and Adhesives Needed
30-minute epoxy
Sharp hobby knife
Long ruler
Rubbing alcohol
Paper towels
Felt-tipped pen or pencil
T-pin
Step 1. The slots for the horizontal and vertical stabilizer are
located in the rear of the fuselage. Using a sharp hobby knife
carefully remove the covering over the slots.
Step 2. Locate the horizontal stabilizer and elevator assembly
and remove the elevators and hinges. Use a felt-tipped pen or
pencil and ruler to mark the center of the stabilizer at the trailing
edge as shown.
Step 3. Mark the center of the stabilizer saddle at the trailing
edge of the saddle. You can hold the ruler at the back portion of
the stab opening and use a pen or pencil to mark the center
location through the opening of the vertical fin as shown.
Note: The horizontal stabilizer is positioned all the
way forward in the saddle area to allow room for the
elevator joiner wire. The wire will be inserted through
the saddle area before the horizontal stabilizer is glued
in place.
Step 4. Slide the horizontal stabilizer through the saddle
opening and align the marks you made in the two previous
steps. Once you are satisfied with the alignment, carefully place
a T-pin through the stabilizer and the saddle at the trailing
edge. This will keep the horizontal stabilizer in place
during alignment.
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