Assemble The Fuselage; Join The Stabilizer And Fin - GREAT PLANES Giant Super Sportster Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE

Join the Stabilizer and Fin

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1. With the wing mounted, temporarily slide the stabilizer
into the fuselage. For now, center the stab as best you can by
eye. Stand approximately ten feet [3 meters] behind the model
and see if the stab aligns horizontally with the wing. If they do
align go to the next step. If the stab and wing do not align, first
try placing a few ounces of weight on the "high side" of the
stab. If that doesn't do it, remove the stab from the fuselage
and lightly sand the slots in the fuselage to get the stab to
align with the wing. Reinsert the stab and check the
alignment. If necessary, continue to make small adjustments
until alignment is achieved.
A = A'
A
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2. Now that the stab aligns with the wing, turn the fuselage
upright. Take accurate measurements to center the trailing
edge of the stab laterally. Insert T-pins into both sides of the
trailing edge next to the fuselage to hold the alignment.
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3. Stick a T-pin into the top of the fuselage centered over the
short center mark on the firewall. Tie a loop in an approximately
60" [150 cm] piece of non-elastic string. Slip the loop in the
string over the T-pin.
A'
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other end and draw an arrow on it. Slide the tape along the
string and align the arrow with one end of the stab as shown.
Swing the string over to the same position on the other end
of the stab. Rotate the stab about the trailing edge and slide
the tape along the string until the stab is centered and the
arrow aligns with both ends.
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B = B'
4. Fold a piece of masking tape over the string near the
B
B'