8. After it is dry, flip the elevator over so that the counterbalances are facing the
rear of the plane. Insert the elevator into the slot. Once it is in position, insert the
horizontal stab into place. Re-check alignment and when satisfied, glue the
stabilizer in place with CA or a small amount of epoxy. Once this is dry, slide the
elevator into position and glue the hinges in place with thin CA. Be sure to leave
enough space between the stab and elevator for maximum deflection. Seal the
hinge line on the bottom with Blenderm tape. (DO NOT OMIT THIS STEP!!!)
9. Locate the vertical fin and rudder. Remove the covering from the vertical fin
where it will be glued into the fuselage. Glue the vertical fin in place, making
sure that the trailing edge of the fin is aligned with the rear of the fuselage.
10. Locate the phenolic double rudder control horn. Remove the covering from the
slot near the bottom of the rudder and insert he control horn into the slot. Glue in
place with medium CA or epoxy. Attach the tailwheel assembly as shown in the
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