Reinforced control surface hinges

For those of you who have seen my last article,you will know I am modifying the FT Spitfire (among other ones) on this current build I have started with the Tail,I took the method for forming the flaps from the last build and applied it too shaping the leading and trailing edges to give a more realistic look and a better aerofoil.

More importantly,this method puts the control sruface hinge in the centre giving equal throws in both direction (there might be an advantage to this especially with the FT 3D ) the Elevator and Rudder are far stronger as well.

I also found that after minwaxing then painting that the elevator was starting to curl at the edges,it didnt affect the flight in any adverse way,it just annoyed the life out of me :P

Downside is ,theres more weight on the tail but as with my last build the extra weight is to be expected when you're modifying a design.

anyway,on with the pictures 

So take 2 Vertical Stabilizers/Rudder and cut only the relesase at the the top for the rudder

I use my roller to compress the trailing edge to almost flush to the mat and round off the leading edge on both parts

trailing edge of Rudder

now on what will be the inside of the 2 halves,run some tape down the length of the hinge.

The actual cut for the hinge will be made on the outside on both halves.

I opted for spray glue because i needed a flawless join,couldnt achieve that with hot glue.

The 2 halves joined

Now cut a bevel cut into the outside on both sides.

This could be done prior too joining the halves together,admittedly thats how I made the Elevator hinge.

Elevetor halves ready for glueing

And the completed tail.....

The pictures dont clearly show the hinge so heres a few of my test piece 

Anyway,please rate,tell me what you think :)