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Old 05-31-2011 | 05:09 PM
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I am finishing up a TF P-47 and Icut out 2 compartment in the lower part of the fuselage in front of the wing. Iwill be making the covers for them tomorrow but I'm wondering what are good ways to secure a cover like this to the fuselage?Iwould like a way to remove it easily, are there hinges for applications like this or really small really strong magnets that would secure it so it don't fly off in mid flight?
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Old 05-31-2011 | 07:53 PM
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I know of a few guys that will use tiny piano hinges and rare earth magnets and they seem to work really well.. in fact, I would say that they would swear by that method... Havent used it myself yet but one day I may get that chance..
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Rare earth magnets I have seen used a lot but I don't know what hinges are used. Never use a magnet on a magnet, they really stick too well, one magnet to a steel screw head is plenty.
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Where can I order small hinges and rare earth magnets
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Old 06-01-2011 | 06:18 AM
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You might want to look at Sonictronics. They make some really neat concealed hinges, that I used on a Cessna luggage compartment door for mine.

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