E-flite Shoestring 15e ARF - Manual (Page 14)

14 E-flite Shoestring 15e ARF Assembly Manual
 6. Place the stabilizer in position. Use a T-pin at the
rear of the stabilizer and tape at the front so it can
be easily repositioned. The line drawn earlier will
help in setting the initial alignment.
 7. Measure from each wing tip to corresponding
stabilizer tip. These measurements must match
exactly for the stabilizer to be in alignment. Remove
the tape and move the stabilizer if necessary.
A
A=A
A
 8. Step back from the model 3–6 feet (1–2 meters)
and view the model from the rear. Check that the
wing and stabilizer are in alignment with each other.
You might need to lightly sand the stabilizer saddle
to bring the wing and stabilizer into alignment.
Check Alignment
 9. After the stabilizer has been aligned, trace
the outline of the fuselage on the bottom of the
stabilizer using a felt-tipped pen.
When cutting the covering, make sure not to
cut into the underlying wood and weaken the
stabilizer. Another option is to use a soldering
iron or hot knife to melt the covering, rather than
cutting, to avoid damaging the stabilizer.
 10. Remove the stabilizer from the fuselage. Use
a hobby knife with a new #11 blade to trim the
covering 1/16 inch (1.5mm) inside the line drawn
in the previous step.
 11. Mix 1/2 ounce (15ml) of 30-minute epoxy.
Lightly brush epoxy on the stabilizer saddle.