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Old 08-03-2007 | 09:06 AM
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da Rock
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Default RE: Pacer hinge glue

BTW, what I noticed about the installation of the CA hinges with this glue might be overlooked by some beginners.

The slot needed is thin, very narrow. And you're probably going to want to use the slots already cut into your ARF. The hinge glue is fairly thick stuff. I noticed that when I started using it with the Dubros. So I've thinned mine a bit. It still works great on the plastic hinges when thinned. I know that because I tested the thinned stuff also.

So when I did this test, I had to hold the glue nozzle firmly against the slot and squeeze for awhile. And I then slid a straight pin down into the slot and wiped the glue down into the hole. Then I coated the CA hinge. When I slid in the first one, the glue had a tendency to grip. That's not surprising. But I'd keep that in mind and be prepared when doing this on an almost finished airplane. On the second test hinge, after I'd filled the slot and coated the hinge, I dipped the coated side into a small cup of water to make it easier to slide into the slot. It went without a grab. I did 4 hinges into the scrap. Didn't do the other half of the job because I intend to grip the hinge sticking out with pliers.

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