What glues to use.....?

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Xanadu
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What glues to use.....?

Post by Xanadu »

Besides CA's, what glues does everyone else use?

I used to use Testors, Abroid, and Elmers wood glue to name a few, up until this summer when I switched to CA's. But I think I will be switching back away from CA's due to health issue with them.
John G. Jedinak
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Post by John G. Jedinak »

Personally I stick with Testors. Use the 50/50 white Elmers just for sealing wood and tissue, as well as, bonding the tissue. (I prefer the Testors since it is fast drying...note: I build for display only.)
cmccrackan
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Post by cmccrackan »

i have built one model before. and when i fly the plane, i usually have a rib break off or something, so if your flying ur plane, use somthing else :wink:
Bargle
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Post by Bargle »

Duco or 527 for most building with CA and epoxy for a few specific things where they are better, mostly metal to wood joining.
The Flying Panda
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Post by The Flying Panda »

Hi Im a model aircraft enthusiast.
So you ask what glue do i use?
3 types first the elmers white glue and water combo
2nd the super glue gell works great with plastics
then for wood i use Zap a gap CA glue
the Zap kicker dries white sometimes and its not as strong. but i dont mind, i use the kicker with the super glue gell mostly unless the zap doesnt dry.
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lukebozek1
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Post by lukebozek1 »

CA to frame up ribs, regular testors wood or Sig-Ment for major joints, white glue for tissue (thinned 50% with water). Ca comes in medium thin and thich for gaps, but all of these stick to everything like my fingers and the thin stuff flows everywhere.
Phugoid
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Post by Phugoid »

White glue for any wood joints. I never use glue to make up gaps. If there is a gap get rid of it by sanding or adding wood. A good fit makes for a stronger joint regardless of the glue

White glue 50/50 with water for tissue......

I only ever use CA for Tacking metal parts in position (like U/C wires) before using epoxy to fix securely.

I hate CA....... it stinks, sticks to everything (including ones own fingers) is brittle and hard to sand...............yuk!
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