Originally posted by David_Moen
I guess one could apply some film trm to the bottom to jazz things up a little..
When instaling the Robart hinges on a "surface hinged" aileron, how close to the top surface do you need to drill the hole for the hinge? LE bevels are cut that way for film hinges, I wonder if mono/ultrakote hinges would work?
David, you got the Edge right? Does the Edge have a plastic bellypan like the Extra?
Have you flown yours yet?
Hi David,
I fitted the Robart hinges right into the edge of the aileron, angled downwards, so they are already bent when the aileron is straight. It seems to work well.
Mono/Ultrakote hinges? <gulp> If you mean use covering as a hinge material? I would definitely recommend you don't do it! It would be nowhere near strong enough for a model of this size.
Yes, I have the Edge, and yes there is a plastic belly pan. Not my favourite part of the design, but it seems pretty strong. I will be using brass inserts with 4-40 bolts, not screws.
I haven't flown it yet, but if you do a search for the Vector Edge, you will see Calflyer raves about it!
David C.