RE: Matt Chapman cap 580 .40 size
Well, I lost mine yesterday, Aileron hinges pulled out, lost control and put her into the deck nose first. Drove the engine back into the fuse behind the CG. Buggered a couple servos, other gear including Engine seem to be ok.
The hinges were CA hinges that come with the kit, they were glued and had come out with a little wood attached. One hinge only was not glued well on one side.
I pulled on the other aileron and it is holding well, but the hinges for elevator and rudder didn't take much effort to pull out. The all took some balsa with them so I suspect they were glued ok, may be they need more glue or the balsa is crap.
I didn't tape the ailerons, this may have prevented the problem. I did seal the rudder and elevator.
I am using the same hinge set up on my Flyton and WM extras, its got me thinking now.
This little Cap was my most flown plane in the hangar, I feel the extras fly better but the Cap was just so easy and more relaxing for me to fly.
I am not sure if I will get another, I do love the look and seeing the above photos with the virtual cockpit is making we want another. But I like to try new planes so I'm not sure yet.
Enjoy this Cap, I certainly did!