I purchased an Aerobird (my second) from Ebay as a used plane. I knew that the wing would need to be replaced, and it seems the tail was damaged in shipment. Well, that's cheap to replace as well, so I can handle that.

However, the tube leading from the front fuselage to the tail, and on which the tail sits, is loose. I *really* don't want to put in $50 for a new fuselage. By drilling a hole and using a wire tie mod for that tube, will it be sturdy and stable enough, or do I need a new fuselage? If not, I'm going to need to try to negociate with the seller. (Could I even add some glue around the back outside to add to the rotational stability?)

Thanks,

Sean.