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angry_muppet:
Tonight's work...



I already had it sanded and covered; based on Keith's suggestion of hinging method, I stripped it back and resanded the profile to hinge easily with tape.  I think 1/2" Blenderm tape would have sufficed...

So far, it's looking like I could have it ready for a birthday launch  8) (April).

jumbo:
I always run my blenderm tape the full length of the control surface, it stops bits of grass and stuff getting stuck in there and ensures a more even motion of the surface.

Hinging is always a bit of a PITA so normally I firstly use two or three tiny pieces of cellotape to hold the control surface in the correct position, then I apply enough blenderm to extend over both ends, finally I trim the overhanging tape to be flush with the edges.

Simon:
Amazing scale build gliders with accuracy.

EI1638:
Plus 1 for Jumbo's reply. I use masking tape to line things up rather than cellotape. It comes off more easily.

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