[NSRCA-discussion] Brio Hinges - Archie question...

Dean Funk deanfunk1 at yahoo.com
Wed Nov 15 08:09:20 AKST 2006


Hey Archie,

I am about to cover and hinge a Balck Magic, I sure
would like more info on your top hinging methods. Do
you still use CA hinges or just the monokote. It would
be great to see some photos.

thanks, bro,
 dean


--- Archie Stafford <rcpattern at stx.rr.com> wrote:

> Nat,
> 
> I top hinge both ailerons and elevator.  I don't do
> anything different on
> the rudder, basically because I haven't found a way
> to make it look good.
> So I just center hinge it still.
> 
> Arch
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On
> Behalf Of Nat Penton
> Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 12:02 PM
> To: NSRCA Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Brio Hinges
> 
> Arch
> Is this for top hinged ails only ?                  
> Nat
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Archie Stafford" <rcpattern at stx.rr.com>
> To: "'NSRCA Mailing List'"
> <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 8:27 AM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Brio Hinges
> 
> 
> > 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
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> > [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]
> On Behalf Of Nat Penton
> > Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 10:56 PM
> > To: NSRCA Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Brio Hinges
> >
> > Archie
> > How do you "do" monocote hinges ?           Nat
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Archie Stafford" <rcpattern at stx.rr.com>
> > To: "'NSRCA Mailing List'"
> <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> > Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 10:18 AM
> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Brio Hinges
> >
> >
> >> 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
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> >> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]
> On Behalf Of Richard
> >> Strickland
> >> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 9:38 AM
> >> To: 'NSRCA Mailing List'
> >> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Brio Hinges
> >>
> >>
> >> What's the best way to hinge beveled surfaces as
> on the Brio kit?
> >>
> >> Richard
> >>
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