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Old 08-21-2003 | 07:21 PM
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Default Balsa Size Problems

I would never use Ambroid glue haven't used since the mid 60's.
I built a PT-19, and while flying it a plug-in-wing pannel came out, and rekitted the fuselage.
I used Ambroid on the joints, and most of them came apart where I used Ambroid.
Now I use CA, epoxy, and tightbond wood glue. With Tightbond you have a lot of time to get the part in place.
It works great where you have to sandwitch parts together. I then tack the parts on the edge
with CA, or some pins and weights to keep them from moving.

rcflyer

I don't know how this post appeared under my byline. However I built models from 1946 through 1965 using nothing but ambroid as did all the other modelers of that era, and never had a failure due to the glue. Today I use all the modern adhesives where appropriate, but there are still some jionts where ambroid is a good choice.