I hinged my Simple p51 with monocote(ailerons and elevator). I have now started a Simple AT6 and I am ready to hinge everything. The monocote worked well but after several hours of flying the monocote has worked loose and it is constant maintenance to keep the coating tight and the surfaces warp free. Any ideas on using CA hinges. I had thought of trying to cut some down and slotting the thin surfaces.

I find that clear packaging tape that you buy from Wal Mart really works well. Have had it on planes that are over 2 years old and they are still working well. Just use it on the top of the wings and stab, etc.

Hey BOB, I use monokote hinges on some of the small surfaces of my 1/2 A's, but as you mentioned, they can begin to come apart.

For larger surfaces, I use the cya hinges cut down real small, approx 1/4"x1/2". Pin them, and they will stay.

On my most recent 1/2A Pylon plane, I have attempted skin hinges, which are created by fiberglass cloth under the 1/32"sheeting of the foam core wing. I have not used them in flight, but all those that suggested them swear by them.