Hey Bob and cool. If I understand correctly about cutting, taping cling wrap to one end of the stab seems could get a bit messy. Especially so if like me you want to get some of the epoxy in the fuselage slots with a stick first rather than leaving those virgin and depending on the stab itself to completely carry the adhesive in. I much prefer the KISS principle and just use plenty of wetted out paper towels. This can go surprisingly fast.
John