mac
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Post by mac on Feb 23, 2008 4:36:09 GMT 1
Ok, had a bad landing today. Will gorila glue fix this?   |
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Post by l8again on Feb 23, 2008 5:03:11 GMT 1
mac...I used clear all purpose silicone..works great!
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Post by flyinghigh on Feb 23, 2008 5:16:59 GMT 1
I'll throw my vote in for gorilla glue. It fixed my plane up real nice, and I haven't had any problems since.
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Post by 05prostock on Feb 23, 2008 5:47:15 GMT 1
5 minute epoxy hands down.
Silicone and CA glue would also work, but for that job, 5 min epoxy definitely.
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Post by l8again on Feb 23, 2008 13:01:55 GMT 1
Thing to worry about with ca or epoxy, is if it comes apart again, it could take foam with it. The silicone will peel off easier if firewall has to be replaced in the future.
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Post by sackohammers on Feb 23, 2008 15:39:34 GMT 1
I use foam safe CA (it has to say foam safe). Yes, if it breaks again it'll take some foam with it ... because the glue is stronger than the foam. But you're not going to break it there again, are you. We build our planes to fly, not to crash.  5 minute epoxy is a solid choice... however, epoxy is heavier than other glues.... is that an issue with the cub? Not really... we're talking small amounts here. Gorilla glue... does a good job, but more hassle to work with. You activate it with water... it takes a little while to dry... and it foams up all crazy. Remember when putting your firewall back, those angles are very important. Try to emulate the thrust angles of the motor that were there previously. I'll be at the ARCA field today. Thats East of Austin out near the Expo center. If you come up, look for the white and blue mini-pulse. Or maybe the Tigermoth 400 that looks like it is way over-powered. |
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mac
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Post by mac on Feb 25, 2008 1:40:45 GMT 1
Is there a foam safe 5 min epoxy? Or will any 5 min epoxy work.
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Post by 05prostock on Feb 25, 2008 5:11:08 GMT 1
I use regular epoxy
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Post by SCC on Feb 25, 2008 8:35:23 GMT 1
Is there a foam safe 5 min epoxy? Or will any 5 min epoxy work. I have used a couple of different named epoxys on the cub and they have been fine. I always test a small amount on the inside of the fuse first, just in case. |
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Post by jt01 on Feb 25, 2008 12:57:13 GMT 1
I had one that looked like that a few months ago. I wasn't willing to chance my plane over a part that cost $1.79 so I installed a new one using clear silicone and it's held tight. I pushed some silicone in the pin holes as well but I wouldn't recommend this with glue.
Jim
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Post by sb352 on Feb 25, 2008 15:07:16 GMT 1
Just hurry uo so we can fly.....LOL
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mac
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Post by mac on Feb 29, 2008 6:45:39 GMT 1
Remember when putting your firewall back, those angles are very important. Try to emulate the thrust angles of the motor that were there previously. After removing the firewall I determined that the damage to the area where the angle is was to great. I would not be able to duplicate the proper thrust angle with a repair. LHS's do not carry the firewall, so it is on order. Thanks for all the replies. |
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Post by cvrcmember on Jul 3, 2008 19:25:54 GMT 1
Yeah, I use 5 min. epoxy, it works completely fine.
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Post by buck8021 on Jul 18, 2008 16:22:40 GMT 1
I've replaced that a few times... I use white plumbing silly-cone works great!!!!!
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