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Old 11-27-2008, 12:14 PM
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Floopy1
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Default RE: Top Flite F4U Corsair Gold Giant Scale Project

Mark,

As always, thanks again for the advice! Keep it coming. I think I'll use the lead shot in the inner tube idea. It's going to be important to spread an even pressure across the skins when I start sheeting the wing, and I'm sure that idea will come in handy.

I had a question about glue choice. What adhesive should I use and where? The assembly manual does indicate to use epoxy where specified, but for most other steps where "glue" is directed, should I use yellow wood glue whenever possible? Another builder suggested to always use wood glue if the surfaces can be clamped. Otherwise use CA with accelerator. The area I'm particularly concerned about is where the horizontal stab leading edge doubler is attached to the center stab balsa-ply "sandwich". I can clamp those parts, but as a structural component, I am concerned about yellow glue not being strong enough. Wouldn't epoxy be a better choice for these parts? Let me know what you think.

Wishing I was on Oahu,
Floop.