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Old 06-11-2008 | 09:00 AM
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Default RE: first kit build

CA is great if the joint is relatively close fitting. I do the bulk of my building with CA, using epoxy only for heavily loaded connections (wing joiners, firewalls, tail feather attachment). If you're using CA, use medium and thin for the bulk of the work. Thin is useful cause it hardens the wood and will wick into it, but this can add weight if one uses it excessively. Medium is best for the bulk of the build. thick is useful occasionally, but not really. Speed the build even further by using CA accelerator to cause it to cure NOW.

CA allows quick, pinless building. Many people, however, are irritated by the fumes and dislike the hard fingertips after a night's work. You can also use carpenter's glue for the bulk of the assembly, tho this requires pinning and clamping and slows the build. Reserve the epoxy for only the few high-stress joints, as it's quite heavy. Even with CA and wood glue, it's quite possible to add ALOT of weight to a plane.

Whatever glue you use, ensure you've got some decent ventilation. Even balsa dust is irritating after a night's sanding.

Building's fun! Have a blast!

J