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Old 01-29-2013 | 11:46 PM
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Default RE: Which glue

a note on Tite bond which is really strong by the way and would work for this application if needed, the TB I&II are really similar materials the II is slightly water resistant and can be used on float planes if the areas are sealed the TB III is a exterior product and can withstand exposure to moisture but not extended submersion as in under water, better to leave it for house building rather than for models because of the difficulty with the sanding, but if some one was building a float plane then in areas exposed to some moisture its a great glue to use.

ideally the I and II are the best for standard wood gluing, and are fairly easy to sand when dry, the III is a real bear to sand and when dry is super hard, so if its beaded up make sure you clean any excess before it becomes dry, with either a slightly damp rag or paper towel.

when gluing balsa sheeting together at the edges then regular TB is the stuff because after the sheets are dry there going to need sanding at the seams to get a nice smooth surface.

of course for the tail epoxy is perfectly fine and in some cases the best adhesive to use but when applied correctly and clamped Tite Bond glue works great