Installing hinges
 

I need a little help here. I have a 4* I'm ready to install the ca hinges.

The hinges are rectangle shaped 1 X 3/4 inch with a slit running 3/4 of the 1 inch length in the center. Which way do I put them in?

They will go in both ways when I pulled the Aileron off per instructions they were in about 1/2 on each side.

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answer in arf forum. Slit at right angle.

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Push one of the shortest edges into the aileron, put a pin through the hinge so it can't be pushed further in, then repeat till the aileron's got all it's hinges in place, then push them into the wing. Then use thin CA (not medium or thick) to glue them in place, removing the pins when the CA's set. The glue will absorb into the hinge and run up into the wing/aileron. The slit in the centre is to give the glue a channel to run up to give better penetration.

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The slots line up perpendicular to the seam (See pic)

Also, please read this before installing:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...?article_id=55

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Minnflyer has an excellent How-to on installing CA hinges.

[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=55]Installing CA Hinges[/link]

Ken

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Thanks pictures are worth a 1000 word.

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Yes, they are!

I forgot to mention that the reason for that cut-out in the hinge is to allow the CA to wick into the slot. With this type of hinge, drilling the "Wicking hole" in the wood is not necessary.

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Hey MinnFlyerI put my slots the other way, of course my ailerons are on the LE. Does that make a difference. Hummm!!! maybe that's way I have a hard time controlling my plane in flight. Oh well, it's only money. Will be at Toledo Fri and Sat. Maybe be can meet someplace.

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It won't change how the plane flies, but you have less holding power.

When we get our Toledo schedule, I'll let you know where we will be and what time.

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was only kidding on the placement of the ailerons. Sometimes I fly like they are in front. I could fly the moto-cross events. Straight and level, well that's another story.

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let me just say a big thanks to rc ken and minnflyer (once again, as i have many times before!!!!) for the info on the hinges.............i myself was trying to figure out the instructions whilst trying to attach everything to my tiger trainer MK3.

you guys are awesome!

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Hey careful what you say about these guystheir heads will get so big that their hat and glasses won't fit. (They are kinda neat, aren't they)

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http://www.minnartist.com/RCU/grafix/bowing.gif

:D :D :D :D

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Well one thing MinnFlyer you have improved in looks.:D:D:D:D

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priceless.........absolutely priceless guys! hay, minnflyer can i get that animation?

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Sure, just right-click it and "save target as"

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Humm when I do that, the save target as is grey and won't let me click on it. If I just copy the picture it is not antimated.

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Ok, try this:

http://www.minnartist.com/RCU/grafix/bowing.gif

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You guys crack me up! Again thanks for the info. I'm just going to keep posting questions this is my first ARF build.