[NSRCA-discussion] Brio Hinges

Archie Stafford rcpattern at stx.rr.com
Tue Nov 14 07:20:46 AKST 2006


Nat,

Basically after beveling the surface I put a strip about 1" over the top
sealing the gap and holding it in place.  Flip the aileron up and then put a
piece on the bottom.  Then just cover the entire wing and you end up with an
incredibly clean finish on top.  

Arch


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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Nat Penton
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Archie
How do you "do" monocote hinges ?           Nat

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From: "Archie Stafford" <rcpattern at stx.rr.com>
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> Personally I use Monokote hinges...I know everyone gasps, but I have had
> ZERO problems using Monokote the way they used to do it.  My last few
> airplanes have been top hinged using Monokote hinges and I'll continue to 
> do
> it.  Doesn't add any real extra weight. A VERY strong hinge, and looks 
> great
> when covered because you have no gap in your covering.  I can send you
> pictures of them if you want.  Works great and have had no problems with 
> the
> monokote coming loose or cracking.  Well over 1000 flights on my Mantis 
> I've
> been currently flying, and plan on using the same method on my new Black
> Magics.
>
> Arch Stafford
>
>
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> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Richard
> Strickland
> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 9:38 AM
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>
>
> What's the best way to hinge beveled surfaces as on the Brio kit?
>
> Richard
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