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shape shown. Make sure the “V” is large enough to
allow for the specified left and right movement of
the rudder (see “SET THE CONTROL THROWS”,
page 30).
❏ 10. Round the leading edge of the fin and the top
and trailing edge of the rudder. Note: Check the
plans to see the location of the dorsal fin and do
not sand the leading edge of the fin in that area.
BUILD THE STABILIZER
❏ 1. Place the STABILIZER PLAN on your building
board. Cover the plan with Plan Protector.
❏ 2. From the 3/8" x 3" x 24" balsa sheet, cut a 6"
length, making the stab center. Using more of the
same sheet, make the leading edge joiner.
❏ 3. Cut 6" from a 3/8" x 1/2" x 30" balsa stick. Pin
it in front of the stab center on the plans.
❏ 4. Glue the stab center and stab leading edge
joiner to the 1/2" piece pinned to your plans.
❏ 5. From the 3/8" x 3/8" x 22" basswood stick, cut,
fit and glue the stab spar to the stab center.
❏ 6. Using two 3/8" x 15/16" x 24" balsa sticks, cut,
fit and glue the leading edge and trailing edge.
❏ 7. From the leftover 3/8" x 1/2" balsa stick (used to
build the fin and rudder), cut, fit and glue the stab
tips.
❏ 8. Using a 1/8" x 3/8" x 30" balsa stick, cut, fit
and glue the other four stab ribs in place. After the
glue has dried, remove the stab from your work
surface.
❏ 9. If you will be installing flying wires, drill two
5/16" holes in the balsa trailing edge in the
locations shown on the plan. Cut two 3/8" long
pieces off the 5/16" dowel. With thin CA, glue the
3/8" pieces in the holes.
BUILD THE ELEVATORS
❏ 1. Cover the elevator plans with Plan Protector.
❏ ❏ 2. From a 3/8" x 15/16" x 24" balsa stick, cut,
fit and pin one elevator leading edge to the plans.