F4U Corsair Manual

F4U CORSAIR
Instruction Manual
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Make certain plane is aligned accurately
per the diagram. A mis-aligned plane can
fly erraticaliy and cause accidents.
Warning!
7. After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the
masking tape or T-pins used to hold the stabilizer
in place and carefully inspect the glue joints. Use
more epoxy to fill in any gaps that were not filled
previously and clean up the excess using a paper
towel and rubbing alcohol.
8. Installing the elevator using C.A glue as installing
the aileron.
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 top and bottom of
the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer
mounting platform sides in the fuselage. Slide
the stabilizer in place and re-align. Double check
all of your measurements one more time before
the epoxy cures. Remove any excess epoxy using
a paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the
stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape.
Align the center line of horizontal tail
with elevator.
Secure nylon hinges with instant glue, being
careful vertical fin and rudder.
Ensure smooth, non-binding
movement when assembling.
Apply epoxy glue
Apply instant glue
(CA glue, super glue).
Cut off shaded portion