GREAT PLANES P-6E HAWK Instruction Manual page 11

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4. Use a canopy scissors or hobby knife to trim the plastic
fin cover along the molded cut lines. Trial fit the cover over
the fin. We found that cutting the front center from the cover
allowed the fin to fit better. Trim the aft end of the cover so
that it is flush with the trailing edge of the fin.
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5. Use sandpaper to roughen the inside of the cover
where it contacts the fin and stabilizer. Mark the outline of
the cover on the fin and stabilizer using a felt tip pen.
Remove the cover and use a pin to poke small holes where
the cover will be attached. This will help the glue adhere to
the stabilizer and fin.
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6. Glue the cover to the stabilizer, fin and fuselage using
CA, epoxy or canopy glue. We prefer to use epoxy or canopy
glue to allow time to position the cover and clean off the
excess glue. Use masking tape to hold the cover in position
until the glue cures.
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7. Cut three 3/4" x 1" [19mm x 25.4mm] hinges from the
hinge strip. Test fit the rudder to the fin and fuselage.
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8. Trim the covering from over the slot at the lower leading
edge of the rudder. Test fit the tail gear wire in the slot.
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9. Apply petroleum jelly to the tail gear wire above and
below the tail gear bushing. Do not get petroleum jelly on the
bushing or the wire that will be glued in the rudder.
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10. Use epoxy to glue the tail gear bushing in the aft end
of the fuselage.
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