HINGE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT is a simple fix for Foam RC airplanes.

by admin on February 18, 2010

2 HINGE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT is a simple fix for Foam RC airplanes.Having snapped a couple of hinges on my foam F-35 with a few rough landings in the grass, I decided to replace them at the field like this.
The zip ties are strong. On short surfaces like this, you can put one at each end with no problems.
Make sure to use Foam Save Super glue and Accelerator. (E Flite) http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLA208

The F-35 is from Nitroplanes.

http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3235026-10507606

Happy flying and good luck.

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  • neonbluen851

    how do you repair a …
    how do you repair a broken rc jet wing?

  • zettvampyre

    Thanks
    Thanks

  • thechoosendude

    Yes, you can. I …
    Yes, you can. I find the two-part Loctite branded 1-minute or 5-minute expoxy works better than hot glue or even hobby grade foam superglue. Bond is much more solid.

  • zettvampyre

    Hey Dave! I was …
    Hey Dave! I was wondering, can you use 5 minute expoxy or hot glue instead of foam safe CA?
    Thanks

  • hasanjohnh

    Thats why i hate …
    Thats why i hate balsa wood planes! its really hard to repair then as compared to foam planes….

  • mrfourtysevenman

    ya, hi.
    i hope you …
    ya, hi.
    i hope you don’t mind i ask a question.
    i have a balsa wood fuselage. the landing gear will not go in because it is damaged there.
    will cut pieces of popsicle sticks and wood glue work? it looks like it does.

  • NightFlyyer

    Thanks for the kind …
    Thanks for the kind words. I am glad it worked for you.
    Ill look at your vid.

  • pheralcat

    Dave I am so glad …
    Dave I am so glad you did this – I just used the info in this video to fix my new PZ P-51 Gunfighter rudder, which comes really weak from the factory. After a crash it needed real repair and this did the trick.

    I made a video to help other P-51 guys and gave you credit! You can see it on my site.

    Thanks again, Dave! 5 stars always.

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    YES!!!! THX!!!
    i …
    YES!!!! THX!!!
    i really needed this information…

    I CAN FINALLY START!!! WOOHOO!!!
    thx!!!

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    Thanks very much. I appreciate your comments.

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    So true. Thanks for …
    So true. Thanks for the comments.

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    Very little. …
    Very little. Nothing to worry about however, as you see in the video, it works very smoothly.

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    Thank you. I appreciate that.

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    Thanks. Yep it …
    Thanks. Yep it works great and never breaks again.

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