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Thanks Mike, it is tricky I must admit, what does work quite well is stitching two pieces of film together "sticky side to sticky side". This gives a strip about 1" wide, the sewn strips are then ironed on to the wing and aileron. This is done before covering preferably. The line of stitches gives a near perfect alignment of the aileron, I'll tack on some photos when I get to the exciting bit of adding the control surfaces. I've used clear tape in the past, but only on a glider. Is it still available? Haven't seen it for a while.

As Mike has stated - film hinges will normally create a wrinkle on the hinge line. So if your not bothered about that the film method does work. Ive even used it on a gas powered aircraft but I applied a stitched Solartex strip before the top film.

Sounds as though we're using the same method Kevin.

Brian wrote: I've used clear tape in the past, but only on a glider. Is it still available? Haven't seen it for a while.

Yes! 3M Blenderm.

Never used Blenderm Phil, the tape I used was called "Diamond Clear" from Sellotape, very sticky and didn't perish in the sun. Is Blenderm fuel proof though? Did I read somewhere that its to stick dressings onto skin?

Yes , it is used to stick dressings. I have used on loads of items, stays flexible and hangs on. Great for gliders. Have not used it on glow model's hinges though so would not know. It is pretty resilient to much.