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Forum: RC Jets
01-04-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 57,120
Posted By Charlee Smith

Running a heat gun over the epoxy after you apply...

Running a heat gun over the epoxy after you apply it will cause it to get thinner and easier to brush into a thin layer.
Forum: Kit Building
08-26-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 20,958
Posted By Charlee Smith

Bob - Thank you for posting theses photos! ...

Bob - Thank you for posting theses photos! Outstanding workmanship. I can't think of a better testimony that shows CAs can be used in models of all sizes.
Forum: Kit Building
08-25-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 20,958
Posted By Charlee Smith

For joints in high stress areas, putting fillets...

For joints in high stress areas, putting fillets of medium or extra thick CA in the corners and spraying them with accelerator is the equivalent of adding small triangular stock for adding extra...
Forum: Kit Building
08-24-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 20,958
Posted By Charlee Smith

Bob, I mix up epoxy about once a year now. ...

Bob,

I mix up epoxy about once a year now. Everything else is built and repaired with CA. We have had a lot of experience in the past with the higher strength epoxies that mix at a 5 to 1 ratio...
Forum: Kit Building
08-21-2020, 03:12 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 20,958
Posted By Charlee Smith

Bob, thank you for the comments on BSI CAs, but I...

Bob, thank you for the comments on BSI CAs, but I have to question your statement "run of the mill hobby epoxies are garbage". If you've seen the TV series Forged in Fire, hobby shop adhesives are...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-26-2019, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By Charlee Smith

BSI's adhesives are available in Germany from...

BSI's adhesives are available in Germany from Toni Clark Practical Scale, Tel: 49-5741-5053 Toni Clark practical scale GmbH - Zenoah Titan ZG Motoren, DA Motoren, Valach Motoren, Paolo Severin...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-28-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 779
Posted By Charlee Smith

Most CAs have a temperature limit of around 220F....

Most CAs have a temperature limit of around 220F. The BSI product with the highest heat tolerance is the IC-2000 at 250F. Most epoxies have a limit of under 200F.
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-21-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 854
Posted By Charlee Smith

1/2 oz bottles will have a shorter shelf life...

1/2 oz bottles will have a shorter shelf life since the wall thickness of their plastic is less than the larger 1 & 2 ounce bottles. The thickness has to be reduced so that the smaller bottles can...
Forum: Kit Building
01-13-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 727
Posted By Charlee Smith

BSI got this e-mail from a modeler in NY: ...

BSI got this e-mail from a modeler in NY:

"I told you in Toledo this year I was very allergic to CA. You gave me some of your foam safe Super-Gold and told me I would be able to use it. I...
Forum: Kit Building
11-25-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,759
Posted By Charlee Smith

BSI's Un-Cure debonder works like acetone but has...

BSI's Un-Cure debonder works like acetone but has a much slower evaporation rate. As has been said, CA is much easier to remove within the first 15 minutes of curing. Even though we make the stuff,...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-07-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,417
Posted By Charlee Smith

RE: Your choice of CA applicator tips?

Most of what's been talked about here can be seen at: http://www.bsi-inc.com/Pages/hobby/access.html
They are available at most hobby shops.
Forum: Kit Building
04-09-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,619
Posted By Charlee Smith

RE: GLUE /Adhesives

Insta-Flex is a medical grade CA.  It's flexibility  and lower heat when curing makes it good for use on skin.  When used for CA hinges, you will not hear the cracking sound you usually hear when you...
Forum: Kit Building
04-04-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,619
Posted By Charlee Smith

RE: GLUE /Adhesives

Insta-Cure, Super-Gold and Insta-Flex can all be used for CA hinges.  Insta-Cure will penetrate deeper into the hinge slot since it is super thin, giving you the maximum strength, but the other two...
Forum: General Racing Discussion
12-20-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,203
Posted By Charlee Smith

RE: Formula I at 1970 Nats

Just wanted to post some pictures of the past, present and future from B.S. and Associates.
Bob, Jeff and Kent Nogy 1972
1/10 PBJ-1J
Triton air tour aircraft
Forum: General Racing Discussion
12-20-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,203
Posted By Charlee Smith

RE: Formula I at 1970 Nats

Photos on next post</p>
Forum: General Racing Discussion
12-19-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,203
Posted By Charlee Smith

RE: Formula I at 1970 Nats

Jim,

We never tested the cold fuel theory scientifically, but it just made sense to me that it could make the fuel a higher density.  We would do just about anything for a psychological edge,...
Forum: General Racing Discussion
12-14-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,203
Posted By Charlee Smith

Formula I at 1970 Nats

Glenview NAS:
This is the start of the fly-off for first place in Formula I at the 1970 Nats. It still stands out as a magical moment for me, especially seeing the smiles on everyone's faces. Bob...
Forum: Kit Building
11-07-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,951
Posted By Charlee Smith

RE: epoxy shelf life?

The Z-Poxy should not have gone bad. It has a good shelf life, along with BSI and Devcon, which is over five years. Epoxy can absorb moisture over time, so that is what you want to isolate it from....
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-18-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,751
Posted By Charlee Smith

RE: Great Planes 5 & 30 minute epoxy crystalizes?

Thank you for the comments, Frank. Bob produced fiberglass aircraft kits in the 70s and early 80s and has produced adhesives since 1982. I started working with him full time on the glues in 1989.
...
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-17-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,751
Posted By Charlee Smith

RE: Great Planes 5 & 30 minute epoxy crystalizes?

Frank,

If an epoxy is made by BSI, it will always have the BSI logo on the back. We don't make the epoxies for GP, Tower, etc. The raw materials we use are too expensive for us to sell to them...
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-16-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,751
Posted By Charlee Smith

RE: Great Planes 5 & 30 minute epoxy crystalizes?

Bob Smith Industries does not make epoxy for anyone else. The epoxies are private labeled for your LHS, but the BSI logo is always on the back. BSI epoxies have an offical guaranteed shelf life of...
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-02-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,205
Posted By Charlee Smith

RE: Are Zap Adhesives Worth the Extra $$$?

MX240,

Try bonding balsa to balsa with the $60 CA.
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-27-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 21,902
Posted By Charlee Smith

RE: Need Your Help- Deployed Soldier looking for any information on a possible RC donation site

Rob,

Thank you very much for our package! It is a great honor for BSI to have the US flag that flew over Gamberi. It has sent chills of joy through everyone in our company. The Certificate of...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-14-2011, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,002
Posted By Charlee Smith

RE: Building an airboat... got questions.

BSI also makes Slow-Cure 30 minute epoxy.
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-12-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,015
Posted By Charlee Smith

RE: WHAT HAPPENED TO 12 MINUTE EPOXY????

Charlie's Discount Hobbies in Tampa would be your closest source. www.gravesrc.com in Orlando is the closest online.
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