CA HINGES
 

Hello!, Happy New Year!

Please can anyone tell me results on using CA hinges on 2m ships, do they hold?, weight saving?

I´ve always used DU-BRO Hinges, but i think I can save a little weight, and the CA Hinges are a lot easier to install.

RE: CA HINGES
 

I just changed out from metal hinges on my Exceleron to CA.

CA hinges are just fine properly installed, they will last a very long time.

There are a lot of opinions out there,

RE: CA HINGES
 

I like CA higes but use only the heavy duty ones sold at Radio South. Been in my plane for about two years with no problems.

RE: CA HINGES
 

Ditto...Radio South Pro Hinges are the only way to go. They are just little blue rectangles, no fancy corners or slots or nothing, but are tough as nails.

Richard

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I ran the blues in a punished 34% Extra with 0 problems.

RE: CA HINGES
 

Been using them for years. After a mishap last year with my Eclipse and the ground the hinges were intact and pulled wood from the structure. I have never had any prblems using them.

RE: CA HINGES
 

Thanks Guys, I guess I'll give them a try, I´m planing on using them on a BRIO

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one last note, you might want to read this RCU tip

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

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Been using the Radio South sense the 80's with no problems, the only thing I would add is use fresh new thin CA.
Steve Maxwell

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Thanks guys, how about the great planes CA Hinges?, to get the radio south I wil have to order them and ship all the way here (Venezuela), and the great plane ones I can buy them in the local shop, any diferences?

RE: CA HINGES
 

Great Plane Ca hinges I've seen seperate or delaminate the Radio south is the best there is and the original ca hinge. Your taking chances with anything else.
Steve Maxwell

RE: CA HINGES
 

A quick test of CA hinges is to grasp one with two pliers butted together in the center - then pry the pliers against each other to attempt to tear the hinge. Many will tear easily (Radio South Pro Hinges won't).