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Adhesives and Solvents:
Not all types of glues are suited to working with composite parts. Here is a
selection of what we normally use, and what we can truly recommend. Please don't
use inferior quality glues - you will end up with an inferior quality plane, that is not
so strong or safe.
Composite models require good gluing techniques, due to the higher flying speeds,
and hence higher loads on many of the joints.
1. CA glue 'Thin' and 'Thick' types. We recommend ZAP, as this is very high
quality.
2. ZAP-O or Plasti-ZAP, or ZAP canopy glue 560 (for clear canopy)
3. 30 minute epoxy (stressed joints must be glued with at least 30 min & NOT 5
min epoxy).
4. Loctite Hysol 9462 or equivalent (optional, but highly recommended)
5. Epoxy laminating resin (12 - 24 hr cure) with hardener.
6. Milled glass fibre, for adding to slow epoxy for stronger joints.
7. Micro-balloons, for adding to slow epoxy for lightweight filling.
8. Thread-locking compound (Loctite 243, ZAP Z-42, or equivalent)
We take great care during production at the factory to ensure that all joints are
properly glued, but of course it is wise to check these yourself and re-glue any that
might just have been missed.
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