I fail to understand why folks don't take the time to PIN the hinges on both sides of the hinge line before taking a new bird to the field. Either scratch built.....kit built or ARF. It takes so litle time & probably would have saved this plane. I use "Midwest" small dowels from my local hobby shop or you could use round toothpicks.

After using only one drop on each side of hinge line, I drill the correct size hole for the dowel or toothpick, (two per hinge, on each half) insert the dowel, cut off both sides flush, carefully grind the dowel flush with the dremel & then go back & CA the hinge. This last CA also glues the dowel or toothpick in permantly. I then put a dab of correct color paint on the exposed dowel ends.

I know you don't have to do this & also you shouldn't have to.....BUT.......................

Hope it works out for ya..............Tcat