E-flite Shoestring 15e ARF - Manual (Page 11)

11 E-flite Shoestring 15e ARF Assembly Manual
hinging the Elevators
Required parts
Stabilizer and elevator assembly
Required Tools and Adhesives
Pin vise Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm)
Sandpaper Toothpicks
30-minute epoxy Low-tack tape
Square Felt-tipped pen
Thin CA T-pins
Mixing cups Mixing sticks
Paper towels Rubbing alcohol
Ruler or straightedge
 The top of the elevator and stabilizer are
shown in this section of the manual.
 1. Remove the stabilizers from the elevator. Also,
remove the elevator joiner connecting the elevators.
 2. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit
to drill a hole in the center of each hinge slot. Drill
holes in both the elevators and stabilizer. This creates
a tunnel for the CA to wick into, making a better
bond between the hinge and surrounding wood.
 3. Use sandpaper to roughen the ends of the joiner
wire. This provides a surface for the epoxy to bond
to when the joiner is installed.
 4. Mix a small amount of epoxy. Use a toothpick
to apply the epoxy to the joiner where it contacts
the elevators.
 5. Use a toothpick to apply epoxy into the hole for
the joiner wire and the exposed wood where the
joiner wire fits in the elevators.
Steps 6 through 13 can be performed while
the epoxy is curing on the joiner wire.