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ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE
INSTALL THE STAB, ELEVATORS AND RUDDER
1. Cut the covering away from the stab opening
on both sides of the fuselage. On the left side of the
fuselage cut away the covering from the elevator and
rudder pushrod openings. On the right side cut the
covering from the elevator and antenna openings.
2. Mount the wing to the fuselage the test fit the stab
into the opening in the back of the fuselage. Stand back
and look at the stab in relation to the wing. The stab
should be parallel with the wing. If not, sand the stab
saddle until the stab and wing align.
3. Measure the distance from the tip of the stab to
the tip of each wing. Adjust the position of the stab
until both are equal.
4. Once you are satisfied with the fit and
positioning of the stab, use a fine, felt-tip marker and
trace the outline of the fuselage onto the top and
bottom of the stab. Cut the center section of the
covering from the top and bottom of the stab using
the same technique used for the wing.
5. When satisfied with the fit of the stab, use thin
CA with a CA applicator tip to wick glue into the stab
saddle. Apply the glue to the top, bottom and both
sides of the fuselage. Allow the glue to fully cure
before moving. After the glue has cured remove the
wing from the fuselage.
"Hint": Do not use any accelerator. This will most likely
cause the glue to get a white haze on the fuselage and
stab. Allow the plane to sit for approximately 5 minutes
until the glue is completely cured.
6. Install the two elevator halves using the same
method used for the ailerons. Once you are satisfied
with the positioning of the elevators, glue them in place
with thin CA the same as was done on the ailerons.
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