RE: Fliton Element 170 ARF build
Ok so next, I took and put the elevators and rudder on with the ca hinges that are pre hinged.
I always take and bend my ca hinges in half several times so that they already have a natural bend to them. It also helps keep the hinge in the right position when pushing the rudder on.
So when I go to install ca hinges, I cut a small amount of covering away from the pre cut opening. Then I obviously bend them all, then I insert ca into all of the holes on (one surface) the elevator (or rudder) (fairly quickly I may add), then I push in each of the four hinges into the hole to the bend point, then I push the control surface into the appropriate stab, and gap it. Then I finish the ca process on the whole hinge. Usually a couple of drops per side per hinge.
Make sure to keep a clean dry terry towel available (or paper towel) in case you have a ca run. Obviously try not to let this happen.