Hangar 9 P-47D Thunderbolt 20cc Manuel D'utilisation page 21

97. Stand back 8-10 feet (2-3 meters) and check that
the stabilizer is aligned with the wing. Lightly sand
the stabilizer saddle on the fuselage to correct any
misalignment.
98. Measure from each wing tip to each stabilizer tip. Adjust
the stabilizer so the measurements are the same for both
sides.
99. Use a felt-tipped pen to transfer the fuselage outline onto
the bottom of the stabilizer.
100. Use a ruler and carefully cut the covering 1/8 inch (3
mm) inside the line drawn on the bottom of the stabilizer
to remove the covering from the center of the stabilizer.
Use care not to cut into the underlying wood, weakening
the stabilizer.
101. Mix 1/2 ounce (15ml) of 30-minute epoxy. Use an epoxy
brush to apply epoxy to the exposed wood on the bottom
of the stabilizer.
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102. Use an epoxy brush to apply epoxy to the stabilizer
mounting surface for the stabilizer.
103. Position the stabilizer back on the fuselage and check
its alignment. Use a paper towel and a small amount
isopropyl alcohol to remove any excess epoxy from the
fuselage and stabilizer before the epoxy fully cures. Allow
the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding.
 Check the position of the stabilizer repeatedly during
the curing process to make sure it has not moved.
 The wing can be removed from the fuselage now.
104. Locate the two silver elevator control horns. Use
medium-grit sandpaper to remove the paint from the
bottom of the control horn where it fi ts into the elevator.
105. Run your fi nger along the bottom (side without the black
stripe) of the elevator to locate the area for the control
horns. Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove the
covering, exposing the slot for the control horn. Use
15-minute epoxy to glue the elevator control horns in the
elevators. Follow the technique outlined in the aileron
control horn installation.
106. Fit the elevators to the stabilizer. Align the tips of the
elevators to the stabilizer. Glue the hinges following the
procedure outlined earlier for the aileron hinges.
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