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Old 02-19-2005 | 11:23 PM
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Default RE: BVM F16 build help

Mike,

May I suggest Aeropoxy (Hysol) for hinging? What I do is use a small oil dropper (the kind you get at a LHS for RC cars) and drop one drop on the center of the hinge point (Robart style). I work the hinge back and forth to make sure the oil penetrates the hinge. I make sure not to allow any oil to get onto the two arms of the hinge--just the center. If a little wicks out onto the hinge, I wipe it away with alcohol. I use the pre-mix nozzles on the hysol gun and make sure it's pushed down into the slightly oversized hole at least 1/4". I pump a little glue into the hole (of the control surface--not the flight surface) and place the hinge in position. I don't worry about any glue that bubbles out, as this will be taken care of later. Let it sit overnight, then crack the hinges loose. Any glue that seeped out will normally break away, but you may need to pick some away with the tip of an exacto blade. Do the same for the other side, and tape everything in position. When it's dry, just work the joint (move the rudder back and forth) until it's swinging smoothly. Remove any excess dried glue, then you're off to the races.

This method has proven to be the tidiest, easiest and strongest that I've ever tried. Hope it works for you!