Stephen Jones Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) Alternative use of Pin Hinges. Ok so I am sure lots of you have already used many types of pin hinges for your control surfaces but have you thought of putting them to a different use. ? Like securing a battery hatch or canopy.Below are some pictures of securing a Canopy and wing. Pin Hinges. The Original pin was removed so that I could use a thin copper wire to re secure the Canopy. Once folded down the Canopy is secure. Here I have a Map Pin and Nylon thread glued to the win so that I do not lose the Locking pin. Once the Wing Half's are slide together I can insert the Locking Pin to hold the wings Securely. This method I have found to be better than Magnettes or rubber bands. Steve. Edited August 12, 2023 by Stephen Jones typo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Pin hinges are also perfect as fuel stoppers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 Yes, I forgot about that one as I often used them for that purpose as well. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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