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Berkeley Douglas F4D Skyray by David Duckett. Viewed 553 times.
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David Duckett08-Feb-16 03:31
The fin/rudder was glued on first with Testors and then CA.
Don C11-Feb-16 10:27
OK, DD. This inquiring mind wants to know, why the 2 kinds of glue and is there any reason for the order?
David Duckett11-Feb-16 14:23
You really should know there's a reason:-) I use Testors and medium CA throughout a build because of their properties. CA dries quickly, Testors, by comparison, does not. Testors will also seal a much larger gap than CA. In this case Testors is used first to allow proper alignment of the vertical structure. By not drying instantly there's time to make the necessary adjustments to insure it's on correctly. The thickness of the glue also helps make a tighter bond because more area is exposed to glue as it is spread by the pressure of contact. After drying for an hour or so I put on a generous application of CA. After a few minutes it is very securely in place and properly aligned. An application of filler finishes the task.
Don C11-Feb-16 14:46
I understand the difference and the uses, but doesn't the Testors hold satisfactorily when set? Why the CA too? Slow learner, I guess.
David Duckett11-Feb-16 15:03
The Testors works just fine but the fin/rudder is in for doping and sanding and godonlyknows what kind of handling as the build progresses. Overkill, perhaps, but it's the way I build. The wind blew it off the stump when I had it outside the other day and there was no damage at all. It really bugs me to have something break off when it could have been prevented.
Don C11-Feb-16 16:05
OK. Thanks. It makes perfect sense now. And by the way, it sure is looking good.
David Duckett11-Feb-16 16:10
Thank you. I have often had an infill piece come loose when sanding, either from too little glue, or attention, so these days I double glue lots.
poppy12-Feb-16 09:07
DD, your work never ceases to amaze me!!
David Duckett13-Feb-16 05:50
Thank you, Poppy:-)
TJH13-Feb-16 15:53
David, I have to echo what Poppy said,
David Duckett14-Feb-16 06:29
Thank you. I'm glad I didn't try to build this when I was a kid:-)
BriandKilby14-Feb-16 08:58
nice bird dd! getting near the finish line!
David Duckett14-Feb-16 10:48
Thanks. Nowhere near the finish line🎨
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