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PLASTIC SHEET TO MAKE WINDOWS - 1/10/2013 9:19 PM   
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Trying to construct the windows on a DOUGLAS DC-3 DAKOTA, I tested various plastics without success, they just can not be glued to polyester fuselage. Now thinking to test thin plexiglass, if I could find 2 or 3 mm thick.

I also saw in Tower Hobbies a material called "LEXAN" which -as Tower declares- is proper for windshields.

Just wondering if this can be glued with EPOXY.

Has anybody tried this?

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RE: PLASTIC SHEET TO MAKE WINDOWS - 1/10/2013 10:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		Have you heard of a glue called rc 56, or 560?
It was always sold as sort of a specialty windshield glue

It dries clear, and SLOW.. but it stays fairly soft and REALLY seems to stick about any two things together I have used it on..
Lexan is good for window material,

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RE: PLASTIC SHEET TO MAKE WINDOWS - 1/11/2013 12:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		+1 to Formula 560 Canopy glue. Works great, and dries clear so those pesky little boo-boos don't stand out. I use it all the time.
http://www.zapglue.com/specialty-glues/

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RE: PLASTIC SHEET TO MAKE WINDOWS - 1/11/2013 6:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have canopy material. It is 1mm thick and can even be put into shape if you have the proper setup and skills:

http://www.iflytailies.com/store/cockpit-accessories/canopy-material/

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RE: PLASTIC SHEET TO MAKE WINDOWS - 1/11/2013 7:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		Material "Z-433" can be glued with EPOXY?

Or you can also sell the proper glue for this?



Where can I find the "Formula 506 canopy glue"? Is it proper for all kinds of plastic? Because I tried a polysterene glue -normally used for static/plastic models- but also without results.

I understand that each plastic demands its specific glue.


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George


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RE: PLASTIC SHEET TO MAKE WINDOWS - 1/11/2013 2:36 PM   
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Status: offline 		Not sure if locally available in Greece but Tower and Horizon Hobby has it, a very good glue for wind shields. Other glues that have worked for me was goop, but its a pain to work with. You dont need much. It sticks very well to polyester glass. I wouldnt use that unless the RC56 doesnt work. When I'm desperate and cant get the glue to hold (like a stubborn front wind shield on a busa kit), I used Gorilla Glue, just a slight very small amount was all that was needed. Careful, it foams and you have to wipe off excess. I would experiment with it first. Gorilla Glue is usually available from hardware stores.
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RE: PLASTIC SHEET TO MAKE WINDOWS - 1/12/2013 1:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		Tower Hobby sells that glue. Type "canopy glue" in the search bar, and you will get a direct hit. Works very well

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RE: PLASTIC SHEET TO MAKE WINDOWS - 1/12/2013 1:52 PM   
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You can glue any plastic with RC-56 Canopy glue.
It's like white glue but more flexible.

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RE: PLASTIC SHEET TO MAKE WINDOWS - 1/12/2013 3:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks friends,

I will try this glue from Tower Hobbies, hope this will make the job.

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RE: PLASTIC SHEET TO MAKE WINDOWS - 1/12/2013 7:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		Just get it glued well with the 56 or 560, and leave it alone for a couple days, if its not clear its not dry, and if you have a large overlap it can take quite awhile to cure out.. maybe 2-3 days ... It is worth the wait though.. its good stuff.

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