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Old 07-08-2014 | 12:48 AM
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Jgwright
 
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I too use structural Acrylic 2 part adhesive. The one I use is very quick setting, 5 minutes and full strength in 2 hours. It is very good at getting a bond to epoxy, metal and wood. It is thinner than Hysol and should be used on parts that are reasonably close fitting. I have used it to secure fuel bungs in Fibreglass tanks. One of the best uses is fitting catches where it gets a good grip of both the plastic and the Fibreglass. It can be held in place by hand while it sets. The 2 parts are pink and green and it makes purple when mixed. I have used it to glue in formers and will really speed up the building time.

http://media.wix.com/ugd/f1f35a_09d1...bdea51cebd.pdf

The downside is it gets hot when it sets, it is very smelly, not good for indoors, the wife will not like it. Do not dribble it on a painted surface.

We modellers tend to be very conservative and will not often try new products. The world of adhesives has changed a lot recently and there are many good products out there. I also use Hysol 9466 for general wood gluing. It is nice and thick and does not sag much.

http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1322559.pdf


John