Section 5: Installing The Elevators - Hangar 9 Twist 3D .40 Assembly Manual

Section 5: Installing the Elevators

Required Parts
• Fuselage assembly
• Elevator (left and right)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Thin CA
• 30-minute epoxy
• Drill
• Ruler
Step 1
Locate one of the elevator halves. Measure in 1
from the inside edge of the elevator and drill a
9/64" hole in the elevator that is 1" deep for the
elevator joiner wire.
Step 2
Use a hobby knife to cut a slot from the hole drilled
in the previous step to the inside edge of the
elevator. This slot is where the elevator joiner wire
will rest.
• Elevator joiner wire
• CA hinge (6)
• T-Pins
• Sandpaper
• Drill bit: 9/64"
1 / "
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Step 3
Locate three CA hinges. Place a T-pin in the center
of the hinges. Place the hinges into the elevator half.
Step 4
Test fit the elevator and stab together. The
elevator joiner wire will be inserted into the hole
drilled in Step 1.
Step 5
Mix 1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy and apply it to
the groove and hole in the elevator half. Insert the
elevator joiner wire. Remove any excess epoxy using
rubbing alcohol and a paper towel.
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