Tempting Temptation

[Lee Davis]

The short answers are:

Sand the leading edge of the stab flush to both points where it enters the fuselage.  That's enough to insert the stab into the plane.  Besides, you always cut the stab holes slightly oversized so you can adjust for incidence before final glueing.  Fill in the gap by making a small fillet with microballoons/epoxy or whatever you prefer.

The fuselage does not need a doubler for the stab.  The rudder post and the former in front of the stab (shown in the construction drawings) will make the section plenty stiff.

Do not cover the stab before intalling it.  That is the best way to guarantee that you will get paint on the stab.

Be brave.  Forge ahead.  It's only an airplane!

Call Eric anyway.  He's a good explainer.

Lee Davis
Piedmont Models
http://www.piedmontmodels.com/


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Henderson,Eric 
  To: 'discussion at nsrca.org' 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 11:01 AM
  Subject: RE: Tempting Temptation


  Bob,
          The answer is almost an article  - easier if you call me tonight.

  Eric @ work 

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  -----Original Message-----
  From: Bob Kane [mailto:getterflash at yahoo.com]
  Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 9:53 PM
  To: discussion at nsrca.org
  Subject: Re: Tempting Temptation


  I would be interested in how you go about installing the horizontal stab. It is one piece and tapered. The cutout in the fuse will have to be oversize on one side, or the stab center section will have to be sanded and cut so it offers a uniform cross section where it passes through the fuse.  Do you plan on any kind of saddle on the inside of the fuse? Also, will it be covered before mounting it, or will you glass and paint it? So many decisions. 
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