RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size
I used the Robart 1/8" hinge points and the Zap hinge glue late last night on the elevators. I'm quite impressed. They're very securely attached and they operate super smooth. I had zero problems with installation. Well maybe not zero. Dopey me never really looked closely at or measured the hinge points that came in the CMP kit. I assumed they were 1/8" and that's the size Robart hinge points I ordered. It turns out the CMP's are 2.3mm or 3/32". That would be the Robart 1/2A hinge point equivalent. No problem at all. I had bought the Robart 50 point combo bag and it came with a super nice aluminum and steel hinge drilling jig. (kit part #311) I simply opened the existing holes up to 1/8" and I was ready to rock.
I've been in this hobby in one form or another since 1973. Can't believe I never tried these. I know they've been around for quite a few years. This is my new standard hinge!
Joe