The first photo shows the unsheeted fin and rudder built up. You can also see the top half of the fuse formers hanging from 2 balsa fuse spars. These 2 formers are made to put the stabilizer in it's correct location. Notice the leading edge of the fin is secured to the 2 fuse spars on top. It also secured to the 2 fuse spars on the bottom (can't see them in this photo). I have had a plane with a not so solid fin before, and I was trying to avoid that here. This plane is just too big.

The second phto shows the stabilizer adhered in place to the top half of the fuse formers. I was very pleased with the outcome. In this photo you can see the leading edge of the fin secured to the 2 fuse spars on the bottom.

The artwork in the background is a family portrait that my son did. A dad just has to display the good stuff.

Mike