First part to be built was the stabilizer. I laid out the jig on the table using wooden blocks. The same method as I used in the building of the wing ribs and the fuselage

The Main beam and the leading edge shown on the plans are routed. I chose to use two pieces of spruce and glue them together in a “T” section. They will be shaped on completion

The gussets were glued on one side and then, after the glue had hardened the stabilizer turned over and gussets glued to the second side. When that was dry I glued the “Ribs” to both sides making a symmetrical airfoil shape

Sanding the leading edge to shape will be completed later.

Edge of Stabilizer showing taper to the leading edge

Completed Stabilizer

The elevators were made up in exactly the same fashion

The completed rudder and fin

and stabilizer and elevators

Working out the hinges using eye bolts

The hinges and control horns fitted

Detail of one elevator hinge

The completed tail feathers and tail wheel in place on the fuselage