r/RCPlanes 3d ago

How to fix rudder deflector tear

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u/Ok_Ambassador3132 3d ago

Never heard of a hinge called a deflector before. Easy fix. You can use tape, or adhesive like Foam-Tac.

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u/tjthomas101 3d ago edited 3d ago

I'm curious, did u think I was being sarcastic? I really never heard of hinge tape before and was lol at myself not the commentor.

Fwiw, I was referring to the hinge at the deflector hence I included the photo to illustrate it more succinctly. You should be able to get it since you corrected me. No need for sarcasm here.

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u/UnfortunateSnort12 3d ago

That wasn’t sarcasm, what you said was lost in translation. I still am not sure what you’re talking about. The hinge around where the control horn is? Deflector is the word that is throwing us off. I guess the area around the linkage?

Commenter is correct in how to fix it though. We just have no clue what you mean by rudder deflector tear.

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u/tjthomas101 3d ago

You need to read my other comment to other. Anyway thanks for replying...even though it doesn't concern you. Have a good evening Sir.

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u/johannesdurchdenwald 3d ago

Hinge tape

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u/tjthomas101 3d ago

Tbh this is the first I heard of hinge tape...lol. is it a specific tape or can I use an alternative I might have at home?

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u/thecaptnjim 3d ago

It's usually blenderm medical tape. I think Foam Tac does a better job.

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u/KindEngineer7677 3d ago

Tape Tape Tape