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Old 12-26-2010, 07:03 PM
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Default missing hinge material for 330l extra 90-63

just recieved my 330l extra 90-63 as a christmas present. opened it up and everything looks great! the only thing i have found missing so far is the control surface hinge material. is there a chance you guys might send me some? here is my order number Order Number: 1046216.


thanks for a awesome looking plane
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Old 12-26-2010, 09:15 PM
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Who are "you guys"?

You can purchase CA hinge material from any LHS or order it from Tower Hobbies.

Use the Dubro stuff.

Most Asian ARF's come with hinge material that has a plastic substrate.

The fibers will debond from the substrate over time ( c'mon just ask me how I know!!! )....

The Dubro CA hinges have no substrate and hold together much longer.

A small but important investment...

Missing the CA hinges may be a VERY good thing for you.

Old 12-27-2010, 10:56 AM
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I think he's lost in a Kentucky snow storm. ENJOY !!! RED
Old 12-27-2010, 06:50 PM
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Default RE: missing hinge material for 330l extra 90-63

If you are putting in new hinges, it may be a good idea to go for pinned hinges instead of CA hinges. I found them to be much more safer. Some Asian ARFs, Phoenix for example, come with pinned hinges even on their most basic airplanes. It depends on the manufacturer. I am with Opjose that missing hinge material may actually be a good thing. I have a Tiger 40 with metal pinned hinges

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Old 12-27-2010, 07:05 PM
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Default RE: missing hinge material for 330l extra 90-63

Thanks for the advise guys. Might have been a blessing in disguise. All advise is welcome!

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