You probably should use something thicker than an exacto, as well - I found the smallest screwdriver in a micro set was just right - the line needs to be thick enough that the epoxy doesn't meet when the the ailerons are flexed.
Matt -----Original Message----- From: George Voss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 7:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'RCSE' Subject: RE: [RCSE] Stiff Aileron You haven't removed enough of the epoxy from the cloth to make it function properly. You'll need to use the knife again to remove more of the epoxy. It'll take some time, but it will work. You probably want to avoid cutting the aileron completely off and using a tape hinge, but you can cut the aileron so it's ALMOST off. Make a series of 1" cuts leaving 1/2" between them. This way the aileron is still attached via the skin, but not as much as it is in its current configuration. Best of luck. gv -----Original Message----- From: Wes Gibson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 6:38 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Stiff Aileron I'm almost finished with my Emerald, but have run into a snag. One of the ailerons is so stiff the servo cannot move it far enough to reach the recommended throw. I've talked with another Emerald pilot in my club and followed his advice, but the stiffness is still there. So far I have flexed the aileron back and forth several hundred times. I also used a dull x-acto blade to score a line on the inside of hinge. Does anyone have any other suggestions that might work? Wes Gibson AMA 607029 LSF 7533 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
