Sealing hinge gaps...

[Kenneth Blackwell]

Gabriel,

I do it almost the same way as Matt suggested...below. But...I use a 5/16" wide strip of CLEAR monocote. With clear, it doesn't matter what your colors are in the hinge line....and for some airplanes 1/2" might be a little wide.

Go for it.

Ken B.
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  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
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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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