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| 01-31-2016 10:42 PM | ||
| stegl |
Re: Hinge disaster The PA tarp tape is pretty thick. Myself , I would cut the hinges and rehinge. But if not a showpiece aircraft go with the suggestions. With nylon pinned hinges go with epoxy or any slow glue making sure the hinge pin is lubed. I use liquid Vaseline by heating it for luring. I am sure their are other options out there. Only use ca glue on fabric type hinging but am sure you are in the know now. |
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| 01-31-2016 02:46 AM | ||
| 4*60 |
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| 01-30-2016 09:21 PM | ||
| oldtomcat |
Re: Hinge disaster Don't worry about it. Piper did the same thing on the J-2 and early J-3's. they just doped a piece of fabric along the gap. oldtomcat |
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| 01-30-2016 12:59 PM | ||
| HAL9KPCM |
Re: Hinge disaster Been there, done that. I'm fussy though, I would cut them out and re-do them, but that's just me. |
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| 01-30-2016 12:45 PM | ||
| Nick Milligan |
Re: Hinge disaster A note about sealing with any type of film if I may... Hold surface a little more than what you think would be the maximum deflection in flight till you have applied the film. Obviously the Monokote or tape if tight, would not allow the aileron to move. Personally, I like to seal both sides of the gap because it keeps the dust and grime from accumulating. |
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| 01-30-2016 10:33 AM | ||
| gltyler |
Re: Hinge disaster Hi guys, thanks for the replies it's greatly appreciated. I will definitely go the monokote route and seal the hinges, since they are very well glued and are never coming out. If anything the monokote will cover up my blunder. Thanks again. |
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| 01-30-2016 09:35 AM | ||
| kip51035 |
Re: Hinge disaster How about "Tarp Tape" from Princess Auto. It is cured by sunlight. |
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| 01-30-2016 08:08 AM | ||
| OLD PRAIRIE RED NECK |
Re: Hinge disaster I think we have all done that at one time! |
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| 01-30-2016 07:29 AM | ||
| Eye Can Fly |
Re: Hinge disaster I see you have two rc planes, which usually means your fairly new to the hobby. If you don't own a covering iron to apply the strips of covering, use Blenderm tape. This rubberized tape can be found in various widths at your local pharmacy. Lesson learned here: Attention to detail saves time and money! 
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| 01-30-2016 07:26 AM | ||
| Billpilotca |
Re: Hinge disaster Monokote, Ultracote, Blenderm surgical tape - only need to seal one side. Slow flying cub the gap is not going to affect the aerodynamics or trim very much at all. You should be ok |
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