Sorry if there is a thread I missed already answering this question. I am not exactly a newbe to the R/C thing but I do have a newbe question. I have built at least three ARF's and working a a forth. All manuals in the others said to epoxy the stab and virtical fin in place(which to me works very well) The one I'm building now(Great Planes Combat Corsair) says to CA the stab and fin in place. Since I'm not a fan of CA, will it hurt to epoxy them instead. The joint will be balsa to balsa.. Thanks for any help...

Won't hurt a bit if you want to epoxy it. Just don't go heavy handed with the epoxy because it does weigh more than CA does. Never hurts to have stronger glue joints.

Hope this helps.

Thanks I just wanted check with someone before going further..Didn't want to mess up....redo is five times harder than doing it right the first time.....

i try to follow instruction, but sometime like this just go w/ your guts!!! good luck on your Corsair

I have a love hate relationship with CA, I love it because it will glue quick, I hate it because it will glue my fingers quick

Thanks for all the replies. I hear you on the glue the fingers together.. that and you had better have what ever you are gluing in the right place(messy do overs) . I got it epoxied and it looks great. Can't wait to get it in the air!!!!!!!

cdp182- just remember military plane tend to be a handfull and be prepared, especially if your experience is limited.

Good luck.

Yeah I know they are a handfull...... I have a 3 channel Wattage Corsair park flyer that I added ailerons to. I figure I will try to make most of my mistakes with that one, but thanks for the advise Bruce. I never turn down advise from someone with more experience. Happy flying!!!!