Instructions for use

STEP 41
Apply thick cyano or epoxy to the base of the fin then slide it into position.
Check that the fin is pushed down fully into its slot in the top of the fuselage
and ensure that it is perpendicular to the tailplane using a set square. Use thin
cyano to glue the fin into its slot, taking care not to allow glue to run out of the
joint.
STEP 38
Remove the tailplane and fin. Cut away the covering from both just inside the
marked lines to give a film-free surface for the glue to bond.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that only the film is cut - not into the wood - as this will
seriously weaken the structure.
STEP 36
Slide the tailplane into its pre-cut slot in the
rear of the fuselage. Ensure that it is square
to the fuselage and centred in its slot
using a long ruler or string as shown in the
diagram on the right. Mark the tailplane
on the top & bottom where it enters the
fuselage using a soft, water-soluble pen.
STEP 37
Slide the fin into its pre-cut slot in the top of the fuselage. Ensure that it is
pushed down far enough to touch the top of the tailplane. Mark the fin on both
sides where it enters the fuselage using a soft, water-soluble pen.
STEP 39
Roughen the wire elevator joiner. Now loosely position the joiner at the rear of
the tailplane slot. Slide the tailplane into position. Do not omit this step as you
will not be able to install the joiner after the tailplane is glued in position.
STEP 40
Check that the tailplane is correctly aligned and square to the fuselage. Use
thin cyano to glue the tailplane into its slot, taking care not to allow glue to run
out of the joint.
Tail and Fin
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