The CA accelerator will force the CA to cure instantly. It helps with materials not as porous as balsa, i.e. plywood. However, you should let the thin cA penetrate the wood and wipe off the excess before you hit it with accelerator, otherwise it fizzles and makes bubbles which you then have to sand. Once a piece of wood has been exposed to accelerator, if you drop CA on it before all the accelerator has evaporated, it will cure instantaneously. Also, don't breathe the smoke that sometimes comes out, it is very irritating to the lungs and nose.

I'd stay away from Titebond for a first strainer kit, but that's just my opinion. Too frustrating, you have to wait until it dries. It is recommended for wing sheeting because it sands easier that CA.

Thin CA wicks between pieces of balsa. You can position them, drip CA on the joint, and it's done. Works great with the fingers too...

Thicker CA can be used to fill joint which are not tight, or can be spread on a part, prior to assembly. It gives you a little time once you have joined the pieces before it cures but not much. A few seconds at most, then it's stuck. I have only used thin and medium so far. I think I would use epoxy rather than thick CA.

Enjoy,

Philippe