RCU Forums - View Single Post - Another 4*60 on the building board
View Single Post
Old 09-11-2005 | 01:15 PM
  #33  
cwrr5's Avatar
cwrr5
My Feedback: (32)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,150
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Marana, AZ
Default RE: Another 4*60 on the building board

Cool! More 4*s!

I like the wood glue better too, except for the drying time. The key is to get a good even coat on parts to be attached before getting them in place, and avoid using too much. Good tip on the epoxy brushes! I rarely use CA to "tack" pieces together, unless it's in a hard to reach spot. Titebond will hold parts together just fine when clamped, and doesn't need any "help" for a strong joint. Don't worry too much about tiny gaps (1/32, 1/64)... as long as the joint is good, it won't make a difference, and is easily hidden in the final product.

Figment, I think the fuel line hole/mount hole spacing will be ok, but make sure you turn the blind nut points so that they go into the wood on either side of the space between the holes. Should be fine, looking good so far. [sm=thumbup.gif]

Small suggestion if I may for both of you:
I noticed ya'll are putting pins through the spars to hold them to the building board, try crossing the pins over those pieces instead. By poking holes in them, you're weakening a pretty critical structure. Pins through the sheeting are ok, but always try to keep square stock intact.