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Old 05-25-2004, 04:31 PM
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Default Glueing Balsa, CA or Wood Glue?

It seems that most kits recommend using CA to glue balsa structures. Is it better to use CA to tack(spot) glue joints together then comeback with wood glue to offer better penetration, joint strength and flex to the plane?

Does CA become brittle after a certain period of time whereas the wood glue won't?

Also, if one plans to fiberglass, does CA or Wood Glue react with resin?

Any thoughts from some of you expert plane builders can lend would be appreciated!

P.S. I am starting out with a Goldberg Super Chipmunk and want to use the most proven construction techniques when it comes to glueing joints.

Thanks!!!