Owner's manual

❏ 11. Use the methods described previously to

cover the rest of the model in the correct covering

sequence.

Join the Tail Surfaces

Join the Stab, Fin and Fuse

❏ 1. Apply a ﬁ lm of 30-minute epoxy to the stab

and fuselage where they contact each other,

then position the stab on the fuselage. Use the

techniques described earlier (in Align The Stab)

to conﬁ rm that the stab is aligned with the fuselage,

then use T-pins, weights or clamps to hold the stab

to the fuse until the epoxy fully cures. Use a cloth

dampened with alcohol to wipe away excess epoxy

before it cures.

❏ 2. Glue the ﬁ n to the stab and fuse. Use a

90-degree triangle or a square to hold the ﬁ n

perpendicular, then hold it in position with T-pins or

masking tape until the glue fully cures. If you require

a little working time to align the ﬁ n use 30-minute

epoxy. Otherwise you may use 6-minute epoxy.

❏ 3. Test ﬁ t the ﬁ n reinforcements to the ﬁ n and

stab. Take the reinforcements off the model, then

apply a bead of thick or medium CA to both “sides”

of one of the reinforcements. Immediately place the

ﬁ n reinforcement on the ﬁ n and stab and securely

hold it in position until the CA cures. Glue the other

reinforcement in position the same way.