ORIGINAL: BillinIndiana
ORIGINAL: RCKen
<div></div><div>Every plane that I've built I always use epoxy to join the wings with. While it is possible on some planes to glue the wings together with just wood glue, you're better off using the epoxy. Follow the instructions for the plane and use the glues that are recommended. And in this case the instructions from Sig call for using epoxy to join the wings.</div><div></div><div>Ken</div>
So far all the SIG instructions have said is to "Glue" It has never mentioned "Use Epoxy or CA" in anything I've read.. So far anyways. I've really just started and am taking my time.. I just sanded the ribs on Step 8... I see a pic on Step 32 pic 30 that actually shows him using the SIG Bond, which if I'm reading the Info right from the SIG website is wood glue..
Scroll down to Step 32
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SIG Bond info page
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Bill,
Step #44 clearly states to use epoxy to join the wing halves together.
<div style="margin-left: 40px; ">43.</div><div style="margin-left: 40px; ">Set the wing halves on a flat surface with one tip blocked up and the other half flat</div><div style="margin-left: 40px; ">on the table.</div><div style="margin-left: 40px; ">44.</div><div style="margin-left: 40px; ">Raise the one tip 4" at the last W-2 rib. If the joint in the center does not match</div><div style="margin-left: 40px; ">perfectly, sand one or both center ribs until it does.
Glue the halves together with</div><div style="margin-left: 40px; ">
epoxy glue. Have a "wet" joint to insure that the glue will fill any gaps in the seam.</div><div style="margin-left: 40px; ">It is particularly necessary that the planking sheets, the spars and the leading and</div><div style="margin-left: 40px; ">trailing edges are thoroughly glued to each other. Take up the wing as soon as</div><div style="margin-left: 40px; ">the glue has set. It is easier to remove the excess that has squeezed out of the</div><div style="margin-left: 40px; ">joint if it is peeled off before it cures completely.</div>
This is why I tell people to completely read the instructions several times before starting to build a kit. Take notes, underline, highlight, circle important information along the way such as this so it's not missed when it comes time to start building. Also, read each and every step again before you perform the step.
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