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Building > Hinges

Q-113:  I get kind of frustrated when installing hinges on model aircraft control surfaces. The nylon type with the metal pins require that slots be cut accurately on both the fixed and moveable control surface. Then after doing this I find I get cement in the hinge joints and then the surfaces tend to bind up. Is there an easier way to do hinging? Answer ...


 

















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