Balsa USA Stingray with DLE-20, RC Plane Build N0 28: Installing Hinge Point Hinges

Welcome to my build series of the Balsa USA Stingray RC plane kit. The Stingray 120 is a great trainer and sport rc plane with an 83-inch wingspan and powered by a DLE-20 RC gas rc plane engine. I will be using a Futaba transmitter system with Futaba or Hitec servos and receiver. This plane is designed for .80 to .90 2-stroke glow engines, .90 to 1.20 4-stroke glow engines, and 15cc to 30cc gas engines. I will be using basic techniques of building rc plane balsa kits (or at least the techniques I have learned to build rc planes).
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In this video I install Robart Hinge Point Hinges. I also do a quick demonstration on how to install hinge points.
I have been building, flying, crashing, modifying, and repairing radio control planes (RC Planes) for many years and enjoy sharing what I do with the radio control plane community, so I started RC Plane Tech channel for fun. I am not an expert, there are many different techniques when building radio control planes. A good way to learn about flying and building rc planes is to see what others are doing, that's what I do and that's why I like to share what I do.

[@Jimmyzb36]

vaseline on the hinge.! Dang! You beat me to it.

[@ericdraaijers6606]

Verry nice build James.
One day i hope to build one myself.
Greetz from the netherlands

[@JamesRCPlaneTech]

Thank you very much! Building is fun, give it a try! Great to know rc people all over the world also! Awesome!

[@andystoybox1723]

I like the Heating of the petroleum jelly and then brushing on .. good tip 👍🏻👍🏻 I would just glob it on . Your way is way cleaner . That Robart jig is a must have , I need to get one 😊😊 great work !

[@JamesRCPlaneTech]

Thanks! Yes the jig is cool. Still have to be careful. Have to hold it tight and still keep an eye on the orientation. I’d say its helpful but not foolproof.

[@jaycastello1171]

Robart is not going out of business. They have stopped production of their landing gear and retracts which they are known for. Everything else in their lineup is still available.
Good job on the plane!!

[@JamesRCPlaneTech]

Interesting, I was on their site a little while ago, and the site had a statement that they were done. But now its not there. Hmm. Ill have to recheck that.

[@JamesRCPlaneTech]

Thanks for the info!

[@woutersmith7616]

Thanx James🤠👍🛩️🇿🇦

[@JamesRCPlaneTech]

Hi! You’re welcome, thanks!

[@duainrothman7930]

Perfecto nicely done
Yah knw I didn't get the nack for those back in late 70s/80s, always off a bit but then again we didn't hv that jig. I belive the Dubro has the drill guide for horns incld & that can be for a pilot hole. The vaseline trick is a good one, I learned early on from an old timer scratch builder.

[@JamesRCPlaneTech]

Thanks! Much appreciated.

[@homienat3374]

Nice job mate, i like them hinges never new of them thanks 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@JamesRCPlaneTech]

Great, thanks!

[@fd2237]

Great video, thank you!

[@JamesRCPlaneTech]

Thank you!

[@lleston8927]

I always use CA hinges. Of course, this is neater

[@JamesRCPlaneTech]

I like CA hinges. They are the easier to install. I wasn’t sure how big of a plane a ca hinge is good for. So I went with these.

[@lleston8927]

@@JamesRCPlaneTech for sure what you used is safer

[@joepellissier2091]

Great job. I have never used hinge pins but I am intrigued. Why should you use hinge pins vs nylon hinges?

[@JamesRCPlaneTech]

I don’t think there is anything special about them. The traditional nylon hinges are great. I do like drilling the hole instead of slotting. Except for CA hinges since they are thin, slotting isn’t that bad. Comes down to personal preference I guess.