Hello all,
I just obtained my first ARF and getting back into the hobby after 10 years. I need some advice on installing the dubro hinges. After reading a number of threads I have yet to read (I probably couldn't find) a way of recessing the pin part of the hinge. Since the edges that I have to cut into only have a slice thru the monocote because they were set up to use CA hinges, is there a way to get under the monocote to cut the relief so the center of the hinge lays in there without cutting the monocote? Second, I'm reading the people who use epoxy push the epoxy in with a shaved down popsicle stick or tooth pick, or t-pin then apply epoxy to the flat of the hinge then push in. I see how you first put a oil or vaseline on the hinge pin so to not bind up the pin later, but I don't see how the epoxy on the flat wouldn't stay on the flat when pushed in do the the snug fit, I think it would stay on top of the surface being the monocote would act like a squeege. I was also thinking of going with the Pacer or Zap hinge glue since it's cleans easier, the Gorilla glue seems it would be a little trickier since it foams up. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Pat