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Which do you think is better to attach a canopy to the fuse? I like the screws idea as it gives me the possibility of removing it for any possible repairs, but I want to make sure there are no big side effects of attaching it with screws.
Definitely screws. When the pilot figure gets sick from your wild aerobatics, and pukes all over the cockpit, you will need to be able to remove the canopy for cleanup.
Seriously, you can mount the canopy with some #2 button head screws (be sure to harden the balsa with a drop of thin C/A once you have the holes drilled). This method will allow you to remove the canopy at will. Even 2-56 canopy glue is difficult to get to release the canopy should you want or need to remove it.
Bill, AMA 4720
WACO Brotherhood #1