Horizon Hobby Hangar 9 Ki-43 Oscar 60cc Manuel D'utilisation page 19

10. Slide the wing panel into position. Guide the fl ap and aileron leads,
as well as the retract air lines, into the fuselage.
11. Secure the wing to the fuselage using the 1/4-20 x 1 nylon wing
bolt.
 Repeat the steps to secure the remaining
wing panel on the fuselage.
12. Place the stabilizer in position. Use a straight edge to align the rear
of the stabilizer and fi n.
13. Stand back 8-10 feet (2-3 meters) and check that the stabilizer
is aligned with the wing. Lightly sand the stabilizer saddle on the
fuselage to correct any misalignment.
14. Measure from each wing tip to each stabilizer tip. Adjust the
stabilizer so the measurements are the same for both sides.
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15. Use a felt-tipped pen to transfer the fuselage outline onto the top of
the stabilizer.
16. Use a ruler and a hobby knife with a #11 blade to carefully cut the
covering 1/8 inch (3 mm) inside the line drawn on the top of the
stabilizer to remove the covering from the center of the stabilizer.
Use care not to cut into the underlying wood, weakening the
stabilizer.
17. Mix 3/4 ounce (25ml) of 30-minute epoxy. Use an epoxy brush to
apply epoxy to the exposed wood on the top of the stabilizer.
18. Use an epoxy brush to apply epoxy to the exposed wood on the
bottom of the stabilizer as well.
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19. Use an epoxy brush to apply epoxy to the stabilizer mounting surface
for the stabilizer. Position the stabilizer back on the fuselage and
check its alignment. Use a paper towel and a small amount of
isopropyl alcohol to remove any excess epoxy from the fuselage and
stabilizer before the epoxy fully cures. Allow the epoxy to fully cure
before proceeding.
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 Check the position of the stabilizer repeatedly during
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the curing process to make sure it has not moved.
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