3M Blenderm medical tape for fixing EPO hinges. Fast and effective. Very reliable. Hard to see from more than a couple of metres away. And can be used to reinforce new foam hinges before they even get broken.
I like Blenderm tape too. But I found that the foamtac or other quality adhesives really do a great job, and don't have that unsightly look that blenderm can have on certain painted surfaces.. Don't get me wrong.. I use the heck out of blenderm...
Thanks for the good hints. This is one of the fixes I have tried. Not sure why, but I have had hinges fixed with Foam Tac wear out again and let loose.
Wow. I’ve never had the just fail. Had the tear a little, but not out right fail. I may do a hinge abuse test and see what’s the best system for strength and looks good
Thanks. I might try hunting up some 'Welders' and try that. ( I like the idea of fixing the hinge back much like it was when new. ) I'm not sure how good a fix I had using the Foam Tac. I may have had some parts of the hinge area that did not have enough glue to be effective. Anyway, I subsequently trimmed up the hinge area so it was pretty clean and then put in some traditional metal pin hinges which are still functional.
Nice info good review I also add the wing tape too after I had a rudder come off glue and wing tape back up since I had it come off in flight 😨😰✈🛩🛫🛬🪂👍👍👍
I lime foam tac it seems more flexible than welders. But mine hardened in the bottle before I could use it a second time. Guess I need to crash more often
I like your enthusiasm for using quality adhesives. That’s the bummer for Foamtac. It gets kinda gummy very fast. Uhu Por and Foam2Foam aren’t as good, but stay liquidy longer.
Its hard to beat. Only issue I have with it, is it will gum up and doesn't flow as well as some other contact cements like Foam2Foam, UHU POR, or welders. I haven't tried E6000 on the hinge, but I might.
Thanks for the tips! I enjoy your informative content. I was wondering though, could you use a couple small nylon hinges to make it a more permanent fix?
Rich, yes the nylon or CA hinges would be a great solution and last a while longer than this solution. That said, I've found this glued hinge works very well on planes that are a little less likely to rip off a control surface.. (Slower, more docile flyers).
@@Cyberdyne_research I've become an adhesive junkie while repairing planes and testing glues, so anything that will work better then what I have is a winner. I'll look into that tape.. Thanks..
@@SteffenRC it’s your video that made me experiment. I’m just now noticing how much of your content I watch. Subbed for sure. Lmk if you have any problems that we can bang our heads together and figure out. I’m pretty good with foamies and park flyers and I’m about to get a $2,000 3d printer.
If you were to loose your plane in the sun, almost crash into a pavilion and rip your aileron off - can E6000 be used on an EPO foam plane to fix the hinges if you dont own Foamtac? I ordered some on amazon but have E6000 at the house... Thanks in advance.
1st.. Don't fly into the sun Icarus.... 2nd. E6000 could work, just use a very thin amount.. The only issue you'll have is E6000 take some time to setup. While the Foamtac is tacky and will hold pretty quick.
IKR.... I've been very surprised at how well this works. I've had a test going on an Arrows Bigfoot for a while now, and its still a strong bond. Adding a little Blenderm tape can't hurt. This technique is simple and quick. On my more serious models, I'll do a mechanical hinge like you. I find welders at several hardware stores in my area, but lately it isn't around. Not on Amazon either. However, I also use foamtac, UHU Por, and Foam2Foam to perform the same repair.... Just need a flexible contact adhesive.. Thanks for leaving a comment - Will
Great video, I actually prefer the Welders over Foam Tack. It's been hard to find Welders recently. An old supplier said that the shipping from Europe has skyrocketed, forcing many to disscontinue it. Do you know of a current supplier with normal prices.
I hadn't used Welders until the test and now I use it on several repairs and builds. I still use FoamTac on EPS plane though.. Interesting you mention its hard to get. I purchased mine from Amazon. I just checked and I can't find it there anymore.
I'm thinking it's from England. Shipping prices have forced most to discontinue carrying it. Used to get mine from TWISTED HOBBIES who no longer carries it either. Due to increased shipping cost. @@SteffenRC
These are factory foam hinges. They get damaged and fail over time or in a crash. Using certain flexible adhesives will fix the foam hinge. Or some pilots just add mechanical hinges.... Options.... Thanks for commenting - Will
You gotta use a fine line of glue to re-attach the control surface. It will mend/weld the original foam hinge. It’s not perfect, but it works pretty darn well. Your other option is a CA hinge.
@@thenolan5xboy516 I think I know what you mean. With tape. You must apply the tape on the top of the flap with the flap in the full down position. Then, flip the plane over and apply the tape with the flap in the up position
@@SteffenRC I think it’s gonna work for now. And thank you so much dude you are actually truly a lifesaver for responding to my comment, and without you my whole day would have been ruined bc I just got this RC plane and I broke it on the first flight but now it is fixed because of you and I am so thankful for you.
Look at Gorilla Glue “Clear Grip” contact adhesive. Exactly like Beacon Foam Tac but it’s half the price, locally procurable, and I think stronger. I’ve completely quit using Foam Tac or anything else.
Well, thats another I gotta try out. I've done two glue tests (videos on my channel) and I only tested Gorilla Glue Clear.. It didn't rank as high as others, but now I'd like to test your recommendation and Gorilla Glue white against some of the leaders. Thanks for the info.. Will
Will - sure thing. GG Clear Grip is my go-to. I can’t really tell any difference between it and Foam-Tac…..other than it’s half the price and locally procurable. Curious to see what you think.
You can do that for sure. However there are lots of planes where this technique works really well. I've done this with several models and it holds up well and its a quick simple repair. I might add a little blenderm tape to reinforce it.
I've has some bottles that are more viscous than others for sure. I think the best success with freshness is buying the bag of tiny bottles/vials.. They seem to stay liquidy longer and stay fresh.. Its a wonderful adheasive, but there are many other good ones out there too.. I test a mess of them in another video on my channel. Thanks Will
This is absolutely not the best way to repair this type of broken hinge, installing Dubro pinned hinges is the best bet, very easy and won’t break again,
I don't think there is a "Best" way to do anything. I believe there are many ways to solve these modeling repairs. Gluing a foam hinge is a simple solution and it works well. A mechanical hinge is also a way to solve the problem and it also works well. There are pros and cons/ trade-offs to all of this. I appreciate your comments. Thanks, Will
Chuck, Thats the great part of this hobby. Lots of ways to solve these problems. I've made this fix on planes several times and it works well for me. Blenderm is my go to tape for tape hinges, but don't like using it on all situations. Thanks for commenting. Will
@SteffenRC I've just been messing around with a glider. I found an amazing turf and flexible tape, silver color, Sticks well and easy to remove . Think came from Kmart.
They sure can be. Funny, I've had some that survived horrible crashes without any damage at all. I've had some tear right off while loading a plane in my truck.. Uhggggggg.... Thanks for watching and commenting.
I’ve done it this way and it works. So not sure what the definition of “proper job” is? Yes, CA hinge, blenderm tape, plastic hinge, all work. But so does this method.
@@samkaplitz9036 no I’m not kidding. Yes, you can use a mechanical hinge too if you want. That’s a great option. However this foam hinge repair works too. But use what you like.
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Welders is magic. Great tip Will! Great way to make a repair better than a stock foam hinge.
Thanks Adam. Appreciate it. Thanks for turning me on to Welders. Been using it in the shop on various projects and works well.
Hi im new to the sub 250 planes😊. The wind had gotten me and I crashed! Will "Aleene's Felt and Foam Tacky Glue" work? Thanks for sharing😊❤
3M Blenderm medical tape for fixing EPO hinges. Fast and effective. Very reliable. Hard to see from more than a couple of metres away. And can be used to reinforce new foam hinges before they even get broken.
I like Blenderm tape too. But I found that the foamtac or other quality adhesives really do a great job, and don't have that unsightly look that blenderm can have on certain painted surfaces.. Don't get me wrong.. I use the heck out of blenderm...
3M hing tape from DoBro I think it's Blendrem in clear can't see it at all.
Good videos. Tip from a pro. Leave the music out. Thanks for sharing these great tips.
Thanks.. I noticed that the music is a little too loud. Some videos I like a little back ground and others not so much. Appreciate the feedback...
yeah, music sucks in all videos that arent music videos. I skip most of them to be completely honest.
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Hey bud thanks I just broke off my fms 800mm corsair rudder and this worked great. Thanks again my friend!!!👍👍👍👍👍
Glad it helped you out Joe. Hope you are well...
Thank you for a great tip, most appreciated
Glad it was helpful!
Truly thank you
Thanks for the good hints. This is one of the fixes I have tried. Not sure why, but I have had hinges fixed with Foam Tac wear out again and let loose.
Wow. I’ve never had the just fail. Had the tear a little, but not out right fail. I may do a hinge abuse test and see what’s the best system for strength and looks good
Thanks. I might try hunting up some 'Welders' and try that. ( I like the idea of fixing the hinge back much like it was when new. ) I'm not sure how good a fix I had using the Foam Tac. I may have had some parts of the hinge area that did not have enough glue to be effective. Anyway, I subsequently trimmed up the hinge area so it was pretty clean and then put in some traditional metal pin hinges which are still functional.
@@jollyroger2226 installing hinges is pretty solid solution too.
Nice info good review I also add the wing tape too after I had a rudder come off glue and wing tape back up since I had it come off in flight 😨😰✈🛩🛫🛬🪂👍👍👍
I really like Blenderm, but it can look unsightly.. So, if I can get a good bond with glue, I'll stick with that.. (pun intended....)
lol I here that ☺@@SteffenRC
Thanks for the great instructional video!!
Hope it helps..
Very nice tips! Thanks
I lime foam tac it seems more flexible than welders. But mine hardened in the bottle before I could use it a second time. Guess I need to crash more often
I like your enthusiasm for using quality adhesives. That’s the bummer for Foamtac. It gets kinda gummy very fast. Uhu Por and Foam2Foam aren’t as good, but stay liquidy longer.
I have those little tubes of foam tac and it's always gumming up the little nozzle. Small price to pay, though, for a product that works well.
Foam-Tac is my go to!
Its hard to beat. Only issue I have with it, is it will gum up and doesn't flow as well as some other contact cements like Foam2Foam, UHU POR, or welders. I haven't tried E6000 on the hinge, but I might.
Thanks for the tips! I enjoy your informative content. I was wondering though, could you use a couple small nylon hinges to make it a more permanent fix?
Rich, yes the nylon or CA hinges would be a great solution and last a while longer than this solution. That said, I've found this glued hinge works very well on planes that are a little less likely to rip off a control surface.. (Slower, more docile flyers).
Hot glue works amazing also. Just had to do one the other day
I'll give that a try.. I'd think it would be too stiff....
I thought the same but worked perfectly.
T-Rex makes an invisible tape that is the best of both worlds. Stronger than packing tap and more flexible than glue. It’s like $11 tho.
@@Cyberdyne_research I've become an adhesive junkie while repairing planes and testing glues, so anything that will work better then what I have is a winner. I'll look into that tape.. Thanks..
@@SteffenRC it’s your video that made me experiment. I’m just now noticing how much of your content I watch. Subbed for sure. Lmk if you have any problems that we can bang our heads together and figure out. I’m pretty good with foamies and park flyers and I’m about to get a $2,000 3d printer.
I spread epoxy glue with some tape and it works really good
Sounds like a solid option
If you were to loose your plane in the sun, almost crash into a pavilion and rip your aileron off - can E6000 be used on an EPO foam plane to fix the hinges if you dont own Foamtac? I ordered some on amazon but have E6000 at the house... Thanks in advance.
1st.. Don't fly into the sun Icarus.... 2nd. E6000 could work, just use a very thin amount.. The only issue you'll have is E6000 take some time to setup. While the Foamtac is tacky and will hold pretty quick.
@@SteffenRC Hawksky V2s are attracted to the sun; it is not the pilot as you know - thanks for the help.
I couldn't even imagine you could do this? I always add hinges when this happens. I can't find the welders anywhere, do they still make it? Amazing.
IKR.... I've been very surprised at how well this works. I've had a test going on an Arrows Bigfoot for a while now, and its still a strong bond. Adding a little Blenderm tape can't hurt. This technique is simple and quick. On my more serious models, I'll do a mechanical hinge like you. I find welders at several hardware stores in my area, but lately it isn't around. Not on Amazon either. However, I also use foamtac, UHU Por, and Foam2Foam to perform the same repair.... Just need a flexible contact adhesive.. Thanks for leaving a comment - Will
Great video, I actually prefer the Welders over Foam Tack. It's been hard to find Welders recently. An old supplier said that the shipping from Europe has skyrocketed, forcing many to disscontinue it. Do you know of a current supplier with normal prices.
I hadn't used Welders until the test and now I use it on several repairs and builds. I still use FoamTac on EPS plane though.. Interesting you mention its hard to get. I purchased mine from Amazon. I just checked and I can't find it there anymore.
I'm thinking it's from England. Shipping prices have forced most to discontinue carrying it. Used to get mine from TWISTED HOBBIES who no longer carries it either. Due to increased shipping cost. @@SteffenRC
A friend still don´t believe my hinges glued hold on... I have glued so many together with E8000, no problem! :D
Same as Uhu por glue here in europe.
You only bonded to the native material. What’s the actual hinge made from?
These are factory foam hinges. They get damaged and fail over time or in a crash. Using certain flexible adhesives will fix the foam hinge. Or some pilots just add mechanical hinges.... Options.... Thanks for commenting - Will
Have you got a link to order the Foam Tac glue ?
www.amazon.com/BEACON-Foam-Tac-Powerful-Glue-Fast-Drying/dp/B0052RUL28/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1YBNKRH6KFCNT&keywords=foamtac&qid=1701379688&sprefix=foamtac%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-2
Can you use e6000?
I guess you can, but I'm not sure it would be very flexible. I'd try just a very light application with a brush...
I currently have a broken flap and doesn’t the glue make it so it doesn’t turn anymore???
You gotta use a fine line of glue to re-attach the control surface. It will mend/weld the original foam hinge. It’s not perfect, but it works pretty darn well. Your other option is a CA hinge.
@@SteffenRC I only have tape on me right now and the tape is making the flap not do a complete rotation if you know what I mean
@@thenolan5xboy516 I think I know what you mean. With tape. You must apply the tape on the top of the flap with the flap in the full down position. Then, flip the plane over and apply the tape with the flap in the up position
@@SteffenRC ok I will try that.
@@SteffenRC I think it’s gonna work for now. And thank you so much dude you are actually truly a lifesaver for responding to my comment, and without you my whole day would have been ruined bc I just got this RC plane and I broke it on the first flight but now it is fixed because of you and I am so thankful for you.
I don´t move my hinges if the glue is still not tacked. Just one day later...
I've repaired hinges at the field with FoamTac and flew it 30min later.. Some adhesives will take much longer...
Interesting I didn’t realise it’s as simple as that. Would foam to foam work? As this is what I happen to have. That and E6000. 👍🏻🇬🇧
Foam2Foam is perfect for UMX EPS.
@@SteffenRC oh sorry, I have EPO. (Apprentice sts, cirrus sr22t)
@@cooltube E6000 is great for those planes. Use sparingly. F2F is good too, but E6000 makes a much stronger bond. Good luck my friend
@@cooltube hey Dave. Use that e6000 very very sparingly on the hinges. F2F is a little more flexible so would work well.
@@SteffenRC Noted Will. Thank you very much. Where would I be without you👍🏻🇬🇧
Look at Gorilla Glue “Clear Grip” contact adhesive. Exactly like Beacon Foam Tac but it’s half the price, locally procurable, and I think stronger. I’ve completely quit using Foam Tac or anything else.
Well, thats another I gotta try out. I've done two glue tests (videos on my channel) and I only tested Gorilla Glue Clear.. It didn't rank as high as others, but now I'd like to test your recommendation and Gorilla Glue white against some of the leaders. Thanks for the info.. Will
Will - sure thing. GG Clear Grip is my go-to. I can’t really tell any difference between it and Foam-Tac…..other than it’s half the price and locally procurable. Curious to see what you think.
At this point, why not just install a couple plastic hinges?
You can do that for sure. However there are lots of planes where this technique works really well. I've done this with several models and it holds up well and its a quick simple repair. I might add a little blenderm tape to reinforce it.
@@SteffenRC This material is new to me, and I was quite suprised it cold be fixed that way. Doesnt make sense to make a hinge of glue.
FoamTac was the worst adhesive I've ever tried but it might have been an old or bad bottle.
I've has some bottles that are more viscous than others for sure. I think the best success with freshness is buying the bag of tiny bottles/vials.. They seem to stay liquidy longer and stay fresh.. Its a wonderful adheasive, but there are many other good ones out there too.. I test a mess of them in another video on my channel. Thanks Will
@@SteffenRC It's was a free sample so it very well could have been years old. Glue needs dates.
@@16-BITFPV agree... Just like milk and Spam.. 🙂
@@SteffenRC Don't get them confused 🤣
This is absolutely not the best way to repair this type of broken hinge, installing Dubro pinned hinges is the best bet, very easy and won’t break again,
I don't think there is a "Best" way to do anything. I believe there are many ways to solve these modeling repairs. Gluing a foam hinge is a simple solution and it works well. A mechanical hinge is also a way to solve the problem and it also works well. There are pros and cons/ trade-offs to all of this. I appreciate your comments. Thanks, Will
I would have gone for sticky tape
Chuck, Thats the great part of this hobby. Lots of ways to solve these problems. I've made this fix on planes several times and it works well for me. Blenderm is my go to tape for tape hinges, but don't like using it on all situations. Thanks for commenting. Will
@SteffenRC I've just been messing around with a glider. I found an amazing turf and flexible tape, silver color, Sticks well and easy to remove . Think came from Kmart.
@@chuckmaddison2924 What is that tape called. I'm always interested in anything to help make repairs better/easier.. Thanks
@SteffenRC I just looked and amazingly it's got a name. BEAR professional multi-purpose DUCT TAPE. Also got another stamp, Norton Saint-Gobain.
Foam hinges are the worst
They sure can be. Funny, I've had some that survived horrible crashes without any damage at all. I've had some tear right off while loading a plane in my truck.. Uhggggggg.... Thanks for watching and commenting.
Why not do a proper job and glue in a hinge or plastic film?
I’ve done it this way and it works. So not sure what the definition of “proper job” is? Yes, CA hinge, blenderm tape, plastic hinge, all work. But so does this method.
You got to be kidding.
How about a real nylon hinge & some epoxy.
@@samkaplitz9036 no I’m not kidding. Yes, you can use a mechanical hinge too if you want. That’s a great option. However this foam hinge repair works too. But use what you like.