Thanks for the suggestions fellas! As of now, the biggest problem I'm having is trying to figure out the geometry of using piano hinges. This plane is the TFGS build up kit 1/5th scale. So far , the only workable geometry has been to install the hinge directly under the edge of the curved "top". If I try to keep the hinge on the inside of the canopy to conceal it, the contacting edges will bind. At this point I'm stumped!

Doug