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Whirlwind right ramp hinge broke the plastic

By whirlwind

13 years ago

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I have a right lift ramp assembly that hinges up and down depending on play. The top plastic where the ramp hinge connects has broke. Any suggestion on how to repair. Very expensive to replace the whole assembly.

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I fixed one once using a brush to add fine layers of epoxy with some micro-fibers added in for strength. It probably won't last forever but it was easy and cheap.

Brokedad thx for always helping out. What kind of micro-fibers did you use and where can I find them? Whould any 2-part epoxy be find?

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I just got some fiberglass micro fibers from a hobby store and mixed them with some two part epoxy. I still fly model airplanes and use the same kind of thing to reinforce stress points on the aerobatic planes.... especially wing joints.

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