76" Tiger Moth Project.

[DejaD]

That is a very nice looking plane. You know it's really a shame that the makers of these kits can't spend the extra $0.30 and slip a few sheets of foam between the panels to prevent the customer having to repair before they assemble. They take the time to produce a beautiful replica aircraft, wrap each panel carefully in plastic, then they jam it into a flimsy box that offers no protection whatsoever. It only stands to reason that there will be some degree of damage to the contents since, in many cases, the kit will be shipped 7 ~10k miles and be mishandled the entire trip. In any case, enjoy the build and I look forward to seeing this one in the air. Congrats on the new plane.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Thank you, dejad. I'm going ahead and adding some wood so I can use the point hinges.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

1/2" x 1/2" basswood, that looks like it will be enough.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

 

[bicyclemonkey]

I decided to just remove a whole strip of covering. That way I can see what's underneath and also be able to recover with a single piece of ultracote instead of several smaller patches, make it look more even.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

All cut and ready for glue.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Watching the glue to dry...

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Time for the two elevator halves.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Now to wait 24 hours

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Robart Hing Point test fit. This is the first time I've used these and man are they nice. Take longer to install than CA hinges but they sure are smooth and look professional!

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Wow, no gap at all! I love these! Tomorrow, time to re-cover.

 

[DejaD]

Nice work BM. Good little tutorial right there.

 

[colorex]

How much can you fold the surfaces?

 

[bicyclemonkey]

How much can you fold the surfaces?

All the way to the bevel on each side. Just as much flex as a CA hinge.

 

[colorex]

All the way to the bevel on each side. Just as much flex as a CA hinge.

Great! Are they the same hinges that HobbyKing stocks?

 

[bicyclemonkey]

I actually used Robart Hinge Points

http://www.robart.com/products/316-super-hinge-points-15

But I ordered the HK knock offs to see how they compare.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8603__Pivot_Round_Hinges_2_5x48_10pcs_set_.html

 

[bicyclemonkey]

How much can you fold the surfaces?

That's each half of the elevator, one up and one down. I'm holding it by the stab.

 

[Ak Flyer]

Those are sweet. How do you like the hobbyking ones? I was looking at them a minute ago but they don't look as strong.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Starting to cover.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Finished. There are a few wrinkles I couldn't get out but this is the underside of the elevators so not too big a deal.