Anyone have the World Models Sky Raider II ? I just unpacked mine and it looks like the aileron hinges are already glued in place, even though the instructions say you must glue them. I am afraid they are just wedged in place, but I don't want to pull on them very hard to see.

I didn't glue mine. They havn't fell off yet. I've had it since 4th of July.

I think you may have misunderstood the directions. It says its Pre-glued. That means they already glued it for you.

You'll love the way that thing flies man. Good luck!

At least thats the way I took it, lol. It hasn't fell apart yet and I've been givin it hell.


Wings

Your right, I guess it does say pre glued.
A bit confusing as it shows the disassembled view in the instruction manual.
Anyway, yours hasn't torn apart yet, so I'll take my chances !
Thanks for the reply.

Actually I didn't pay that close attention to it when I put it together, but now that you brought it up it IS confusing as hell.

But I am sure my surfaces would have came off by now if they weren't glued.

You really want to yank on those surfaces to test the glue on the hinges anyway. It's always a good idea with an ARF to make sure that whoever glued your hinges in put enough glue on them. Or put glue on all of them..... you really don't want your surfaces seperating while your'e flying!

Andy

They are not CA hinges. If you yank on them too hard it will pull a big chunk of balsa out of the wing or aileron as the directions say they are epoxied in.

I didn't mean to pull THAT hard.... just a good firm tug to make sure they're anchored well.

Andy

If your concerned about it drill a small hole through the middle of each hinge from top of the wing to the bottom and then glue in round toothpicks through the hole with 5 minute epoxy. Use a dremel or small file to bring the tooth picks level to the wing surface after the epoxy has set. I have never had a hinge pull out yet by doing this. Don't use CA because the glue will grab the toothpick and stop it before before you have pushed the tooth pick all the way through.

It doesn't matter how they are fixed. You should always pull on the control surfaces to test the integrity of the bond. You don't have to take a crowbar to them.

Well redbirdy thanks for enlightening me. You just may have saved my plane!

Redbirdy,

I took a look at some of your most recent posts. At first it seemed you just had it out for me. But by looking at your post I can see that about 90% of them are quotes of other posters along with your disapproval or with your added "expertise" to be-little the original poster.

Maybe 5% of helpful posts.

The other 5% doesn't contain a quote, but still an arguement.

Why not post helpful comments and argue or debate on occasion. No need to attempt to turn every thread into an arguement which is apparent that is what you are trying to do. Especially the remark specifically naming me and some other members that was totally out of context.

You know as well as I do that your post was not necessary in this thread. I only added my advice because I have one of these planes (Actually 2). My post was not intended to be-little A65l. I have no reason to do that as I think A65l is a pretty cool guy. I simply wanted to emphasize that they were not CA hinges and that yanking on them too hard would be a bad thing.


If you choose to continue this little game that is your choice. But I hope you choose to be a little more freindlier to all the fellow RCU members. It makes it a lot more fun.


Wings

IF I may, tugging on the hinges is a good idea even if you build the plane yourself. if they survive that test they will usually take a great deal of punushment in the air. its just neccesary to insure there is security with the hinge.

Something is brewing here ... hehehe ... now now ... play nice! Anyways, WM planes can be trusted. I have not heard of one with a hinge failure yet.

Also, the Mach II is a very light plane, there is no much load exerted on that plane. Its not like some 33% acrobatic plane. Also, we must realise that the control surfaces on such planes do not have a big surface area and are not running on maximum throw. It will be fine ... alternatively pray hard before each flight!

There is nothing in your post that makes any sense. If you'll notice, you will see a smiley face in the thread in question. That means I'm joking. Man you need to relax. What was the purpose of bringing your displeasure with me public. A classier way would have been to pm me. You think I have it out for you? Who are you again? As far as 90% of my posts being derogatory and of no help go, you are just plain wrong. You actually searched my posts?[sm=lol.gif]. Did you spend a lot of time searching? What "little game" are you talking about? Do you need to be held or something?
I guess this is good night gracie.

Case in point.