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                  Dauphin N-4 build-up
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                                              Hinge covers added , and attached with jb-weld , after a certain point we dont want to re-
                                            heat the work for fear of blowing it all apart. REMEMBER, ALL of this is optional ! Faux
                                            hinges will look great too!

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                                             Upper track made from 3/32" and 1/8" angle on 1/4" channel. stand off is made by first
                                             forming base plate to match body contour, then grinding the rectangular channel to meet
                                             the curved plate, solder, then slowly shave of a bit at a time to line up the upper track. Metal
                                             tape is put down to disapate any heat build up and also to pre tack the breacket with c/a
                                             to hold it place for soldering. VERY CARFUL HERE, one slip of the torch and bye-bye.low-mid
                                             heat /work quick!
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                                           IThe upper slider hinge.retainer clip will hold it into slider piece, while the upper portion
                                          simply slides into the door bracket which has a brass insert of 1/8" tube to accept the 5/32"
                                          music wire hinges. All of these style hinges have been heat treated to prevent breakage.

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                                                                            WHOA! all done, now the other side... from this point it's pretty
                                                                      detailing and paint. she could just about fly in a a month or so.
                                                                     but no rush, I know she will fly ....the wait for the paint and mechs
                                                                     pre-flight is coming to a close.

HOW TO HEAT TREAT : bend wire to desired positon while red hot, then quench, re-heat wire til
blue hot, not so hot as red. and let cool by itself. That's it!

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