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Old 01-11-2008 | 04:11 PM
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joeflyer
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Default RE: FLy Eagle Jet Models

Thanks, guys. I was planning on trying it similar to the way Mike described next. I have already tack glued these on and pulled them off a few times already. Since you can do that only a few times I thought I'd check to see what has worked for others.

I liked the idea of removing the screw and aligning the hinges with music wire, which is why I installed the hinges to the door first. Installing them in the fuse first leaves more opportunity to mis-align them, but I should be able to get them close enough. Also my doors are slightly warped. I'll have to straighten them out a bit with a heat gun first.

Vince,
Yes, there is room. That's how I'll attach them to the door after the hinges are glued to the fuse.

Mike,
Thanks for the detailed explanation. I know a lot of guys use screws, however if a door gets ripped off I'd rather just glue it back on without having to deal with a chunk of fiberglass that got ripped out of the side of the fuse.

Now I know why I have avoided gear doors in the past.

Joe