Top Flite TOPA0110 - Manual (Page 36)

14. Check the alignment of the fin from the
front and rear of the model to see if it is vertical.
Glue it in with thin and medium CA. Apply some
epoxy to the intersection of the fin LE and F-11,
being careful to avoid getting glue in the elevator
pushrod. Glue the fin trailing edge to the aft
fuselage sides with thin and medium CA.
PREPARE THE ELEVATORS
1. Locate the 11-1/4" long double tapered
b a l s a E l e v a t o r s . C h e c k t h e t a p e r o f t h e
elevators over the plan to make sure you have
the correct parts.
2. Place the elevators on the plan and draw
angled lines on the root and tip ends of each
elevator where shown.
3. Using a razor saw, cut off the ends of the
elevators at the previously drawn lines.
4. Hold the elevators up to the stab. With the
tips of the elevators aligned with the tips of the
stab, mark the locations where the elevator
torque rod will be inserted into the elevators.
5. Drill a 5/64" hole into the elevator for the
torque rod. Make a slot from the hole to the root
end of the elevator for the body of the rod to rest
in.
6. Tape both elevators to the stab. Carve
and sand the tips so they conform nicely to the
stab tips.
7. Tack glue a 1/4" x 3/4" x 2-3/8" Fillet
Block to the root end of each elevator. Cut a
notch so the torque rod can pass through it.
8. Sand the surfaces of the blocks so they
are shaped as a projection of the elevators.
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