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Old 12-17-2004, 06:21 PM
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I'd like to know what fast-drying glue I could use on foam electric airplanes?? I'm building a Swift Racer and I would like to know what type of glue to use on the foam. Thanks. Bob
Old 12-17-2004, 06:24 PM
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Default RE: What Glue Would You Use?

Try some of the oderless CA's. A bit pricey, but they should worlk on most foams. Be sure to test on scrap pieces first.
Old 12-17-2004, 09:47 PM
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5 min. epoxy holds better than foam safe CA. The CA is brittle.
Old 12-17-2004, 11:44 PM
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Default RE: What Glue Would You Use?

Epoxy is heavy, not good on a foamy. Get some foam safe CA.

Use epoxy only where you have to (landing gear etc). The majority should be CA.

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5 min. epoxy holds better than foam safe CA. The CA is brittle.
Old 12-18-2004, 10:55 PM
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I use Gorilla Glue from hardware store or hot glue using a hot glue gun. No problems. I cut an opening in the foam for servo and then hot glue it in place. Flying 3DX foamy built this way.
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I use Pica alphatic(sp?) glue, its like Elmers but it dries way quicker and it says it stronger than epoxy. I use it on my planes when I can, CA gives me bad headaches.

John
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John, Where do you buy that?? Bob
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I bought it at my hobby shop, I can see if they have more and get some for you if you want.

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