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Old 08-17-2006 | 01:28 PM
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mcoccia
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Default RE: Epoxy or Gorilla Glue

Thanks again


Only reason I had asked is I see they use the Gorilla Glue on Foam Airplanes. I am trying to figure why they do this? Is it lighter when it dries?
ORIGINAL: RCKen

Mcoccia,
Absolutely not. Leave the Gorilla Glue alone. Use the epoxy as instructed to. The reason why I advise to not use Gorilla Glue is because this glue expands as it cures. If you do not have the parts properly braced or secured the glue will expand and move the parts out of their properly placement (or alignment). Even experienced modelers have had problems caused by this, and it can be really bad for beginners. This is why I was so adamant about it above. It can cause beginners true fits as it expands.

IMHO while Gorilla Glue does have it's uses, replacing epoxy on an airplane just isn't one of them.

Ken