Great Planes P-51 Mustang GP/EP ARF - GPMA1205 - Manual (Page 10)

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14. Thread a 3x10mm self-tapping screw into each strap
hole on the tops of the wing panels and back it out. Apply a
drop of thin CA to each hole and allow the glue to dry. Install
a nylon strap to secure the wing panels together using two
3x10mm screws.
ASSEMBLE THE TAIL SECTION
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1. Slide the horizontal stabilizer into the slot in the aft end
of the fuselage and center it left and right. Temporarily fi t the
vertical fi n in place by aligning the threaded rods preinstalled
in the fi n with the holes in the fuselage.
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2. Remove the vertical fi n, taking care not to move the
horizontal stab as it has now been properly aligned by installing
the fi n. Install a 2.5x25mm self-tapping screw into the hole in
the aft end of the fuselage to secure the stab in place.
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3. Reinstall the vertical fi n into the fuselage and secure it
using the two included nylon tail bolts.
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4. Center the nylon tail wheel bracket onto the underside
of the fuselage and mark the locations of the screw holes
onto the fuse. Drill two 1/16" [1.6mm] holes at the marks you
made and secure the bracket using two 2.5x8mm self-tapping
screws. Slide the wheel collar against the bracket and tighten
the set screw in the collar.