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Garland

03-03-2003 06:09 PM

ca hinges help!

I know this is a simple question, but I'm assembling my first plane here! The ca hinges that came with my arf has a slot halfway through the hinge. does the slot go parallel to the wing?Please help!

FHHuber

03-03-2003 07:53 PM

ca hinges help!

The slot goes such that it points fore and aft. If you do it the other way, you'll have 70% less hinge area to support the control surfaces.

USE THIN CA! Med or thick RUINS the hinges.

Garland

03-03-2003 09:54 PM

ca hinges help!

That's what I thought! Thanks!

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