removing ca hinges
 

While installing the hinges in the elevator of my aeroworks edge I was interupted by a phone call. I returned and wicked in the ca only to discover that I had glued the elevator off center by about 1/16". should I move it? If I use debonder will I decrease the strength of the next bond. I worry that since this plane has elevator balances that it will adversely effect full defelection flight performance. Thanks.

RE: removing ca hinges
 

picture would be good,,,but 1/16" doesn't sound like much... depends..

as for removal..... don't bother with deboner...
if you choose to.... cut the old ones out with a hobby knife, re slot next to the old ones and re glue./

RE: removing ca hinges
 

1/16th isn't bad.. Your not flying IMAC with it right? I'd say fly it first then determine if you think they should be moved.

RE: removing ca hinges
 

Well, I have had the problem before but the plane belonged to a friend, So I just took a Xacto and cut the hinges off flush with the control surfaces! And installed new hinges in both sides so everything comes out equal! Never had much luck with Debonder!

RE: removing ca hinges
 

thanks for the input . Think I'll pretend it never happened and see how it flies.

RE: removing ca hinges
 

I do the same thing and in the process of it now. Recovering a plane, I just slice off the old ones and re-slot in the same spot.

RE: removing ca hinges
 

All of the above.

Ain't CA hinges great!!!

Regards,
doubledee