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.

Thanks Adam. Appreciate it. Thanks for turning me on to Welders. Been using it in the shop on various projects and works well.

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...

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

F2F is a solid adhesive and would perform well for hinge repair. I recently made a video (two of them) about different adhesives for our foam planes and found that F2F was good, there were some that performed better in the strength test on EPO foam.

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.

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.

Sounds like a solid option

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.

@@Technicallyaddicted 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 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.

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).

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

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.

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 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

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'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 🤣

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👍🏻🇬🇧

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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.

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.

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.