Hinging Techniques

[Rcmaster199 at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/23/2002 12:28:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
michaelr at flying-models.com writes:


> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nik Middleton" <middletn at spinmail.com>
> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 12:03 PM
> Subject: Hinging Techniques
> 
> 
> > Hi Guys,,
> >
> > Need a little advice here.
> >
> > I normally use the CA type hinges, but I have a 3D plane I'm putting
> > together that comes with traditional hinges.
> >
> > My question is this.  I understand that you need to roughen the edges, 
> put
> > Vaseline on the hinge etc, but how do you ensure you set enough epoxy in
> the
> > hinge slot?
> >
> > rgds
> >

Nik,

A very simple way to get just the right amount of vaseline on the hinge 
without smearing it all over the place, is as follows: take the vaseline 
container top and warm it over a lamp till it melts. Fold the hinge and dip 
the barrel only, slightly into the liquid. Then touch the barrel on a paper 
towel lightly, to soak the excess.

Matt Kebabjian
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