From: "gldrgidr" <gldrgidr@...>
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2003 10:08 PM
Subject: Micafilm tail hinges
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2003 10:08 PM
Subject: Micafilm tail hinges
Denny Maize from Polecat (XP-3) leaked out this improved method for
hinging DLG tailfeathers.
This involves using a strip of Micafilm covering as a hinge for
elevator and rudder. You split the mating surfaces their full length
about 1/8" deep. Place the micafilm strip into the slots allowing a
1/32" gap of micafilm between the two surfaces. Apply CyA to the gap
to leach into the micafilm hinge.
Micafilm is a fiber reinforced covering which makes it a thin, light,
strong, permanent hinge that seals the full length of the joint.
Forget worrying about replaceing tape hinges when the sticky no
longer sticks. I use Pearl white micafilm (it's the lightest) but
Denny is fond of red. I'll upload a closeup of one of my bug tail
hinges to the Gallagher folder.
John