gull wing doors

[randx0]

One of my current projects has stalled because I just can't figure out how to get the gullwings to stay open .I want to make them work and not have to use a prop rod .I thought of using a hinge like on cup car hoods but I don't want the hinge to stick out. and also considered using a tube inside a tube but can't figure how to get it to lock and unlock. any help would be appreciated.

[CAL]

One of my current projects has stalled because I just can't figure out how to get the gullwings to stay open .I want to make them work and not have to use a prop rod .I thought of using a hinge like on cup car hoods but I don't want the hinge to stick out. and also considered using a tube inside a tube but can't figure how to get it to lock and unlock. any help would be appreciated.

This is how Fujimi does their Lambos it might give you some ideas.

If you find the right stuff.

A tube, rod and a small rubber washer or Oring that would offer some resistance to hold it open but still allow it to close that might work.

[randx0]

Thanks Cal, that starts the wheeels turning like maybe I could use metal tube and plastic rod heat swage the plastic rod inside the metal tube to provide friction. that might work but it also might not last very long.

[Jairus]

I posted a nice how-to on this forum about spring loaded hood hinges. This would be how I would do the gull-wing doors if it were my model. Why not take a look?

Of course, you will need a latch to keep it closed then... magnets would work fine!

Edited July 31, 2008 by Jairus

[randx0]

I posted a nice how-to on this forum about spring loaded hood hinges. This would be how I would do the gull-wing doors if it were my model. Why not take a look?

Of course, you will need a latch to keep it closed then... magnets would work fine!

Jairus,I have the gullwing doors hinged already and they need to extend a bit further than these hinges would allow.however thanks for the refresher I had forgotten about that tip.