Horizon Hobby ARF Hangar 9 Manuel D'utilisation page 13

6. Use a paper towel and isopropyl alcohol to remove any lines from
the fi n and stabilizer.
7. Use low-tack tape to secure a piece of plastic (packaging from the
parts is suitable) over the area on the fuselage where the stabilizer
fi ts.
8. Check the fi t of the fi n to the stabilizer. Use a square to make sure
the fi n fi ts square to the stabilizer. Lightly sand the bottom of the fi n
if necessary to correct any alignment issues.
9. Check the fi t of the stabilizer and fi n to the fuselage. The rear edge
of the fi n must align with the rear edge of the fuselage. Lightly sand
the bottom of the fi n where it fi ts in the stabilizer to correct any
positioning errors.
10. Remove the fi n from the stabilizer. Mix 1/4 oz. (7.5mL) of 30-minute
epoxy. Apply epoxy to the exposed wood using an epoxy brush.
Fokker D.VII 30–60cc ARF
11. Apply epoxy to the exposed wood on the bottom of the fi n using an
epoxy brush.
12. Fit the fi n in position. Use a square to check the alignment of the fi n
to the stabilizer. Use low-tack tape to hold the fi n in position while
the epoxy cures.
 Check the position of the fin to make sure it is still
square to the stabilizer while the epoxy is curing.
13. Remove any epoxy from the fi n and stabilizer using a paper towel
and isopropyl alcohol.
 The fin and stabilizer can be carefully removed from the fuselage.
If removed, use a paper towel and isopropyl alcohol to remove
any epoxy from the bottom of the stabilizer where the fin fits.
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