Extreme Flight YAK-54 ARF, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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6.
Remove the covering from the holes for the hinges. We use an old
soldering iron for this and it works well. Locate 4 hinges per elevator
half. You will need to cut 2 hinges just beyond the second knuckle to
clear the fiberglass tube socket in the stabilizer. Insert the carbon
fiber wing tube into the socket while testing for proper hinge length to
avoid damaging the fiberglass sleeve.
7. In this step I will outline the procedure we use to install the hinges.
There are several ways to do this and several adhesives you can use.
We will describe the way we do it, as this method has proven itself
over many years of model building. If you are new to this type of
hinging process then I recommend that you install a single hinge first
just to acquaint yourself with this method. Before starting the process
get a few items together that will aid you as you proceed. You will
need the following items: 30 minute epoxy (again, we recommend
Pacer Z-Poxy), a scrap piece of pushrod or 1/8” dowel, paper towels
and denatured alcohol. Mix a generous batch of 30 minute epoxy.
Use the pushrod or dowel to thoroughly coat and fill the hinge hole
with epoxy, then coat the hinge with epoxy. Push the hinge into its
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