Removing World Models Hinges
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Removing World Models Hinges
Has anyone removed Wolrd Models metal hinges before?[sm=confused.gif]
I was thinking about recovering one of their planes but those hinges look tough to remove![:@]
I was thinking about recovering one of their planes but those hinges look tough to remove![:@]
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RE: Removing World Models Hinges
An alternative method is to cut (carefully, with a new blade!) the existing covering close to the hinge line, leaving the control surfaces in place. Then just overlap the old with the new, and seal your gaps. Easier and quicker than reworking all your surfaces, especially if you don't need to.
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Another option is to simply mark and cut out where the hinges are and slide the covering through the gap leaving maybe 1/2" extra to trim. Doing this both top and bottom makes for a nice job and really is easier than removing intact hinges. I've done this many times recovering older models or making repairs.
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I have not removed them but saw what they loooked like before installation and I would say removal is going to be very difficult as they have barbs that grip the wood and grip more ae they are being pulled out.
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Has anyone removed Wolrd Models metal hinges before?[sm=confused.gif]
I was thinking about recovering one of their planes but those hinges look tough to remove![:@]
Has anyone removed Wolrd Models metal hinges before?[sm=confused.gif]
I was thinking about recovering one of their planes but those hinges look tough to remove![:@]