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Old 06-12-2011 | 01:51 PM
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jester_s1
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Default RE: cyanoacrylate

It's basically the same, but CA glue comes in different thicknesses. Crazy glue is more medium thick, which makes it stay where you put it. That's handy for some building tasks, but it is not as strong for others because it doesn't soak in. Most model building is done with thin CA. You assemble the piece and get it perfect, then hold it or clamp it and put a drop of thin CA on the joint and let it wick in. You'll also need some quality 30 minute to 1 hr epoxy for the high stress parts.

If you look at the kit building forum, there are numerous threads walking through a build from unpacking the box to the maiden flight. They will be very helpful to you in learning about building methods to ensure a straight and strong model. If you build it crooked it'll never fly right, and if you don't fit the parts right the plane won't hold up. You'll need some tools, mostly a FLAT building board and lots of clamps early on along with basic hand tools and a drill, and you'll need covering tools (an iron and heat gun) later once the woodwork is done.