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Old 01-11-2007 | 04:32 PM
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Default RE: Kit building essentials


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Looks like Charlie P covered the bulk of them. Of course he did omit Medium CA which I use all the time. Glad he included Loctite - essential. But he left out JB Weld if you need metal glue.

I know the folks who sheet foam core wings use a variety of glues and some who are allergic to ordinary CA use special odorless CA's. And don't forget CA debonder!

And someone mentioned Ambroid. I keep a tube around just because it smells good and reminds me of when I was 12 years old. 50 years ago that's all we had (except for Testors plastic glue).

OK, now we're all glue gurus!
AAAHH! J-B Weld. That's because I keep that on my "metal" workbench and not my "balsa" bench.


They even make in in the correct color just for me.

I don't use medium CA. I either need it to hold fast (thin), fill a gap (thick) or I can find something else that will work (PVA, epoxy, etc.) I also forgot CA Gel. The odorless Bob Smith Industries stuff is great, as is the BUSA CA Gel. PERFECT for wing bolt anchors and landing gear blocks.

Oh, and silicone caulk. I use this to plug holes in the firewall where fuel lines pass, or the tank cap presses through an opening to seal out exhaust oils. Put wax paper on the wing and it can make a pretty good saddle seal, too.

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