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Old 04-03-2008 | 09:23 PM
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mikekosatka
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Default RE: T-Pins and CA Hinges

A couple more suggestions. Take a new (sharp Crayon ) and draw a line on both sides of the hinge in the middle, parallel to the airlon, etc for 2 reasons: the wax keeps the ca from penetrating the hinge somewhat so it stays flexable at the joint, and it gives you a visual to make sure you have the hinge deep enough ( basically doing the same thing as the t pins). Number 2 suggestion, and most important ( Don't ask me how I know) before you use the CA glue ...turn the wing, etc. over and make SURE all the hinges are in their respective slots, specially on multi hinge surfaces. Those buggers have a way of slipping past /under the slot when you're trying to get 4 or 5 in at the same time, and its virtually IMPOSSIBLE to work one in after the fact. ( line it up , drop the drops, flip it on its back to wick from the other side, and THERE IT IS, 4 like they're supposed to be and 1 sticking out!!!!I hate cutting off a rudder, etc and reslotting because I didn't check BOTH SIDES!!
Mike