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Old 10-15-2011 | 01:57 PM
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Default RE: sheeting foam with gorilla glue


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I'm sheeting the wing cores on a Sig Mustang 450. The tips of the cores are very thin, maybe 1/4 inch and under-cambered. They will have to be in the shucks to cure. I've used white glue and epoxy with good results. I just thought I'd give the Gorilla/poly glue a try. Oh, I assume that if you have to mist it with water it is a poly glue, correct?
Depending on what you intend to power that airplane with should change what you use. With the right engine, that airplane is good for 120-130 mph. If I was building it, I would use epoxy and make sure I add a wing joiner and glass the center section. Fast airplanes with thin wings are more prone to wing failures. I know this first hand!

I used to race QM way back in the day. Yup, seen a couple of wings do that!! Never mine though. The center section will be glassed as will the entire wing with 3/4 oz glass and epoxy. I'm hoping 130 will be on the conservative side I'm thinking about electric??????????