<P>The thanks goes to Paul Floccari, a flying buddy and many time Toledo Show winner. He has been in RC for more than 40 years and has forgotten more about building and flying than most of us know.
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<P> <B><I>Del Rykert <drykert@rochester.rr.com></I></B> wrote:
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2>The best advice I've read yet on how to CA hinges. Thank Bob.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2> Del K. Rykert<BR> AMA - 8928 <BR> NSRCA - 473<BR> Kb2joi - General </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=getterflash@yahoo.com href="mailto:getterflash@yahoo.com">Bob Kane</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, February 11, 2003 7:42 AM</DIV>
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<P>Also remember to glue the hinge into both the movable and non-movable surface at the same time. Dry assemble the parts, make sure the hinges are centered, bend the surface to full deflection, then wick thin CA into the center of the hinge. Do all the hinges on one side, then bend the surface the other way and repeat. Don't go back and add glue to "make it stronger", the CA will not wick into the joint and can form a sharp ridge in the center which will cut the hinge over time. Have some paper towels and debonder or acetone ready in case any CA that runs out of the joint and onto the covering. I have been told this can happen, it never happens to me <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys/3.gif">
<P> <B><I>Chris Larson <csmulti@volcano.net></I></B> wrote:
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Xavier-</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have used a crayon from my sons toy box, sharpened, and drawn along the hinge line. This not only serves as an alignment point, but also as a release agent for the glue. I guess I should also note I haven't used that method on most of my planes ( just wicked in CA at the hinge line, let dry, and flex vigorously back and forth ) with great results too. You shouldn't worry too much about making the hinge stiff - just be sure you are using THIN CA!! :-)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Chris Larson</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>NSRCA 3484</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=xavier.mouraux@sympatico.ca href="mailto:xavier.mouraux@sympatico.ca">Anne & Xavier</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, February 10, 2003 7:56 PM</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi guys,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am about to install the CA hinges (fiberglass) on two of my winter projects and I would appreciate any recommandations on the proper procedure to do it. I have the tight slots done. I am worrying about the glue making the hinge stiff. How do I ensure the glue doesn't go in the flexing area ?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Note that these are 2 sport planes that I am using to improve my building skills before moving on to pattern plane building next year. I have been flying second hand pattern planes.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Xavier</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>Bob Kane<BR>getterflash@yahoo.com
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