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Section 6: Installing the Tailmaking sure you align it with the reference marks madepreviously. Then align the stab so that it is square with the wingwhen sighted from the front. Wipe away any excess epoxy withrubbing alcohol and a paper towel. Be sure there is no epoxy inthe area where the two tail pieces will go. Hold in position withmasking tape. Allow the epoxy to cure.CONTINUEDCaution: Do not cut into the wood below the covering.This will weaken the structure.Step 9. Mix approximately 1 ounce of 30-minute epoxy andapply to the vertical stabilizer and tail post where it contacts thefuselage and horizontal stabilizer. Be sure to apply epoxy to thebase of the vertical stabilizer. Insert the vertical stabilizer into thefuselage tail area and wipe away any excess epoxy with rubbingalcohol and a paper towelStep 10. Mix approximately 1 ounce of 30-minute epoxy.Apply epoxy to both fairing blocks and mount to the horizontaland vertical stabilizers. Wipe away any excess epoxy. Usemasking tape to hold the two fairing blocks in place.Step 8. Carefully remove the tape holding the rudder to thevertical stabilizer. Trial fit the vertical stabilizer to the fuselageand trial fit the two fin fairing blocks. Some trimming of thefairing blocks may be necessary to obtain a good fit. Hold inplace with masking tape.Mark the position where the vertical stabilizer meets thetailpieces with a felt-tipped pen or pencil. The mark should leavea slight indentation in the covering. Carefully remove the verticalstabilizer and tail pieces. Remove the covering 1/8” from whereyou made the marks, using the procedure as described in Step 6.19