When finished, the stabilizer is ready for final sanding and covering and can be mounted
last to aid in easing the covering.
Complete both Stabilizers.
Vertical Fin Detail
The tip hinge line
Measurement is 3.25 inches
Top of the Rudders are 3
inches below tip of fin.
Leading and trailing edges are made
from the supplied ¼ balsa stock.
The root Hinge line
measurement is 4.0 inches
Cut away rudders and install all ¼ balsa stock and sand to shape.
Add balsa vertical fin tip and sand entire fin to shape.
Install hinges, and make sure of clearance at top of rudder and at base of fuselage.
You will need to angle the base of the rudders as shown in illustrations and photos for
clearance of movement. Ensure that the rudders have a minimum of 1 and ½ inches of
throw on your model.
Add VF1 to base of fin and sand to shape.
Install 1-inch birch dowels as you did with the stabilizer.
Servo is mounted in cutouts located in top forward section of booms.
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