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 4) Remove the stabilizer. Using a model-
ing knife, remove the covering from below the
lines you drew.
 5) Slide the vertical stabilizer back in
place. Using a triangle, check to ensure that
the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90º to the hori-
zontal stabilizer.
90º
Vertical
Stabilizer.
Horizontal
Stabilizer.
 3) While holding the vertical stabilizer
firmly in place, use a pen and draw a line on
each side of the vertical stabilizer where it
meets the top of the fuselage.
of the fuselage and the lower rudder hinge
should engage the precut hinge slot in the
lower fuselage. The bottom edge of the stabi-
lizer should also be firmly pushed against the
top of the horizontal stabilizer.
Remove
covering.
pen.
C/A glue.
Hinge.
When cutting through the covering to re-
move it, cut with only enough pressure to only
cut through the covering itself. Cutting into
the balsa structure may weaken it.
 6) When you are sure that everything is
aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of
30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the mount-
ing slot in the top of the fuselage and to the sides
and bottom of the vertical stabilizer mounting
area. Apply epoxy to the bottom and top edges
of the filler block and to the lower hinge also.
Set the stabilizer in place and realign. Double
check all of your measurements once more be-
fore the epoxy cures. Hold the stabilizer in place
with T-pins or masking tape and remove any
excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing
alcohol. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before
proceeding.