Sometimes you can insert the horizontal stab all the way so it's centered, apply epoxy to it through the rudder slot, then slide it around in there so the epoxy works its way around. Pin it in place (squared away), then apply more epoxy in the vert fin slot, and install the vert fin, pin it in place (squared away) and be done with it.
Sometimes I just glue the horizontal stab in place with Med CA if there is enough visibility/access through the rudder slot and the wood is soft enough to absorb it.
If neither of these two techniques sound good enough, then just follow the directions.
It doesn't take much glue to hold the stab/vert fin in place as long as it's a nice fit.
Adrian
Originally posted by RobertC
After reading through the manual last night, I am wondering how others attached the horizontal stab. Since it "slides in" (from the side of the fuse) how could there ever be any epoxy *inside* to make a strong connection. And I don't want to use CA (with the lite-ply there).