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Section 4: Gluing the Aileron Hinges
Required Parts
• Hinges (16)
• Top wing panel (2)
• Bottom wing panel (2) • Top aileron (2)
• Bottom aileron (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• 30-minute epoxy
• Coarse sandpaper
• Syringe or toothpick
• Small brush
• Masking tape
• Paper towel
• Denatured alcohol
FAST FACTS
: Properly hinging the control
surfaces on giant-scale models is vitally
important! Poorly installed hinges affect the
model’s precision and control response and
can also be dangerous. Each and every hinge
needs to be securely bonded in place in both
the flying surface and the control surface. The
hinge pivot points need to be exactly parallel to
each other and precisely located on the center
of the hinge line. We regularly use Robart
Super Hinge Points in all giant-scale aircraft.
They are easy to install, very strong and offer
smooth friction-free control. The Hangar 9
®
Ultimate control surfaces are predrilled to use
Robart Super Hinge Points (ROB309).
Step 1
Mix 1 ounce of 30-minute epoxy. Using a glue syringe
or toothpick, place a sufficient amount of 30-minute
epoxy into the hinge pockets on the aileron. Install the
hinge points until the hinge point center is flush with
the leading edge of the aileron. Some epoxy should
ooze out of the pocket as the hinge is installed. If not,
remove the hinge and apply more epoxy. Wipe away
excess epoxy with Denatured alcohol. Recheck that
the center of the hinge point is flush and parallel with
the leading edge. Position the hinges at 90 degrees and
let the epoxy fully cure. The ailerons will be installed
after the epoxy is fully cured.
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