common mistakes ??
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Just for fun I'll tell you all about my funniest mistake.
First kit, 40 size ultra sport. My wife, being very supportive would come out to the garage once in awhile to see how it was coming. The concrete floor being the largest flat place to use when it came time to join the wings was great. I was able to square up the halfs, set one panel flat, prop up the other wing tip for dihederal, mixed epoxy, all went great.
My wife followed my out to the garage when it came time to check it out, and when I lifted it I realized I had not used waxed paper!
My wife "I think your going to need a bigger motor".
First kit, 40 size ultra sport. My wife, being very supportive would come out to the garage once in awhile to see how it was coming. The concrete floor being the largest flat place to use when it came time to join the wings was great. I was able to square up the halfs, set one panel flat, prop up the other wing tip for dihederal, mixed epoxy, all went great.
My wife followed my out to the garage when it came time to check it out, and when I lifted it I realized I had not used waxed paper!
My wife "I think your going to need a bigger motor".
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From: Carrollton
PA-18cub150,
I've also heard if you use CA, be carefull not to use the accellerator too much because it (obviously) doesn't give the CA time to soak in properly. Personally I don't like to use the accelerator anyway. I've only built a kit or two, but I think I'm going to try the carpenters glue method on my next project.
Keep up the good work[sm=thumbs_up.gif]. Keep us up to date with more pics
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Fly safe and have fun!!

David
I've also heard if you use CA, be carefull not to use the accellerator too much because it (obviously) doesn't give the CA time to soak in properly. Personally I don't like to use the accelerator anyway. I've only built a kit or two, but I think I'm going to try the carpenters glue method on my next project.
Keep up the good work[sm=thumbs_up.gif]. Keep us up to date with more pics
.Fly safe and have fun!!


David
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From: Montreal, CANADA
- Don't forget to fuel-proof sensitive areas (engine bay, tank bay & any other where fuel can leak)
- DON"T breathe the CA os epoxy vapors!!!!!!!! [:'(] (in time you might develop sensitivity or allergies)
- get some help with the engine break-in & first flight (watch your fingers, 9 is never enough
[&:])
- DON"T breathe the CA os epoxy vapors!!!!!!!! [:'(] (in time you might develop sensitivity or allergies)
- get some help with the engine break-in & first flight (watch your fingers, 9 is never enough
[&:])



