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Old 01-17-2015 | 07:22 PM
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I use thin and med CA for the framing ( IE-wing-ribs, bulkheads, stab ass'ly, fuse ass'ly, etc..)

30 min epoxy for higher stress areas, and joining major components(IE-firewalls, engine-mounts, stab attachment, wing-joiners, etc).

This combo has held all my planes together for many years...

I use a few other things too, they might have been mentioned,.. but I like RC-56 for canopys...

I also like using silicone sealer under tank hatches(along with screws) and usually put some behind the engine mount and also on strap/aluminum landing gear... The silicone definately seals out oils and makes a great final barrier/sealer. I just took apart a plane I built in 1989 that I'd used silicone on a few times.. and the inside of the tank compartment looked like new wood.. and its over 25yrs old...It doesn't take much and residual silicone just peels away.... so I consider that material a very good component used in moderation of course.