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Old 10-03-2002 | 11:05 AM
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Hello All,
I’m finishing up my Linear Edge ¼ scale and used the Robart hinges despite my success with other methods. I think the gap I got was allot more then 1/32 and allot more than I’d like to see – maybe more then 1/16. It looks like now I’ll have to seal it somehow, but I don’t want to make the surfaces unnecessarily stiff.
Incidentally, with double beveled surfaces I get a TON of throw this way. What do you guys like to use and is there anything better then just using Monocote?
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Old 10-03-2002 | 11:23 AM
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Morning RickP,
my favorite is Ultracote clear,my reason is it's a lower tem. covering.
Have a goodun,John.
Old 10-03-2002 | 11:27 AM
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As above just buy a roll of ultracoat transparent and you can use it to seal hinge lines on any plane no matter what the color
Old 10-03-2002 | 11:31 AM
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Rick,

I've had much success with water soluble latex cualking. Apply it into the gap, wipe off the excess. If clean up is needed, use a wet rag. When the stuff dries it remains flexible and has a neat appearance. Try it you might like it.

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