Sealing hinge gaps...

[Rcmaster199 at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/20/2004 8:21:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
gabrielg74 at juarez.chih.cablemas.com writes:


> Subj:Sealing hinge gaps... 
> Date:2/20/2004 8:21:24 PM Eastern Standard Time
> From:gabrielg74 at juarez.chih.cablemas.com
> Reply-to:discussion at nsrca.org
> To:discussion at nsrca.org
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> How important is it to seal the hinge gaps on control surfaces? Very
>  
> Do you do it to all your planes? Yes
>  
> Can you educate me on this issue? Take a strip of monokote about 1/2" and 
> fold it in half lengthwise; run the folded edge across a sharp corner like a 
> table top, to create a very good crease. Move the control surface as to open 
> the gap as wide as possible and lay the film in the gap. Seal it down carefully 
> to avoid binding. A ruler held in the folded crease while ironing, assures a 
> straight, bind free seal
>  
> Thanks, you're welcome
>  
> Gabriel
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