hinge gap
 

What is the best way to seal hinge gaps? Is Monokote ok over Ultrakote?
jj

RE: hinge gap
 

JJ,
I use monokote over ultracote all the time for hinge gaps. Holds fine. I use either clear monokote or I use left over material from covering jobs that match the wing and ailerons colors. Also, you can seal from the bottom or top. I always seal the bottom. If you seal the bottom and you fly off of a grass or dirt runway material can stick to the seal material and will be noticeable from the top over time.

I hope this helps

Mike

RE: hinge gap
 

Mono works OK but it goes on with a higher heat. I usually go with the ultra over the mono but what ever I have on hand is what I use. I still have an old roll of clear I use when assembling an ARF for someone.

RE: hinge gap
 

In my [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3439708/tm.htm]Pay It Forward build thread!! LT-40 build [/link] thread I addressed sealing gaps in the thread. You can find the sections in the build by following these links.

Aileron gap sealing starts here:
[link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5398504[/link]

Rudder/Elevator sealing starts here
[link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5589251[/link]