I’m getting ready to hinge the elevator on my Stunt Runt. I am using taffeta cloth hinges. I have not glued on a set of cloth hinges in many years. I plan on using Sigment glue. Should I prime the stabilizer and the elevator with a layer of glue before I glue on the hinges? I’m trying to avoid having the edges raise up as a glue dries.

Any tips or advice as always is greatly appreciated.

Bruce

  You are on the right track. I prime the surface with a layer of glue rubbed in with your finger, so you have to chew it off later, just like the old days!! Did you cut the cloth with pinking shears?? The zigzag shape is what helps keep the edges flat and from curling up. Worth the investment and having them lay in your drawer and in the way when you are trying to find a regular pair of scissors!

   HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
    Dan McEntee

  You are on the right track. I prime the surface with a layer of glue rubbed in with your finger, so you have to chew it off later, just like the old days!!

   HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
    Dan McEntee

So you're supposed to CHEW it off...?
I've still got all the Sigment on my fingers from building a Lil Wizard back in 1973....

I glue mine down with SIG Stix- it. Iron them down and cover or paint as you like.