Would it be better to use wood glue or cyanoacrylate glue? Also, how do you tighten the tissue on the wings?
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Glue ... I prefer wood glue, Elmers white glue or the tan-colored water-proof wood glue. It's inexpensive and easy to clean up. The only draw back is the drying time. Joined surfaces must be taped, clamped or held steady while the glue dries. This is where the cyanoacrylate (super glue or instant glue) come in handy. They dry instantly, but the odor and getting the adhesive stuck to your fingers can be a problem. They both work good. Tissue tightening .... You must first apply the tissue tight and flat as possible. Use tissue dope (best) or diluted white glue (50/50 with water) to attach a leading or trailing edge first. When this dries wrap the tissue around the wing and attach to the opposite edge. Leave the spars or other wood in between unglued. Wrinkles are the worst and must be avoided. When the tissue is dry spray the surface lightly with water using a mister or spray bottle. Do not soak. Air dry if the room temperature is warm, otherwise put it in the oven with just the light on. The tissue can be re-soaked and re-dried several times if needed. Be careful, over-drying can can warp the surface if it gets too tight. Hope this helps Brad
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Use Model Airplane wood glue and the tissue is tightened with water ...a sprayer set to mist.
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I used CA glue for my Wright Flyer and as far as tightening the tissue went, I just sprayed a light misting of water on the wings while pinned flat to my building board...I hope this comment helps.Shawn...
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I don't think it matters much which kind of glue you use. I have used both in assembling these models, but prefer wood glue. The instructions will show you how to tighten the tissue---pay attention to how they tell you to glue it to the wings and other parts--basically you attach it, spray it with water and you instantly have a beautiful model.
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Yes Jessica'. This will work fine. A swith any glue, Put some weight weight on top of the glued item. Let it set fora few hours in an airy area......
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Coring is optional. Loosen wingnut and move coring elem out of the way. (as another poster pointed out)
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You get two grips, and glue. Keep in mind that the glue dries in seconds so be ready. Love the grips
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I use the short glue sticks recommended on Amazon and they are perfect. Love mine and use it inside and outdoors.
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As far as I know all isocyanoacrylate glues ( super glues) are pretty much the same differing mainly in viscosity. Therefore I always buy the cheapest that has a good cap
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We didn't use glue, and the chairs have held up fine. However, if you feel more comfortable with additional reinforcement, it can't hurt to use a little wood glue.
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You need some glue of course, I suggest you buy both the kind that sticks fast and the kind that can allow adjustments. You will find it very helpful. As for the blades, you can just have a basic craft knife, an x-acto will be good as well. And you might need some clippers, needles or what ever you feel confident to use to hold the shape.
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if super glue is safe this will be too. They are both CA glues. Sorry best answer I can give.
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There are spray-on adhesives available at most craft stores that will do the trick nicely. Just don't spray it too thickly, you just want the surface of the fabric to stick, saturating the fabric would probably reduce its effectiveness; and use a small roller or flat scraper to smooth from the center out to attach the fabric smoothly. You will want to cut and do a dry fit before you glue, so that you will have good fit when you get ready to affix the fabric.
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I would absolutely use super glue to keep it permanently attached. Super glue is one of my very favorite things! :)
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I used glue called The Original Super Glue. It's a gel...reminded me of Krazy Glue.
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Certainly a basic white glue wouldn't ruin the plastic. If you are looking for something a bit more durable I'd recommend trying either cyanoacrylate glues (like super glue) or polyvinylacetate glues (like acriloyd) in a discrete place before accidentally melting part of your skeleton together. I am not sure what exact material the "bones" are made of so I don't know how it will respond to various glues that are not water based.
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We have not had to glue ours but my husband who taught wood working for many years offered two suggestions. If you have not used a wood stain on the rack, dip the ends in water and put them together. The wood will swell to a tight fit. Or, use Elmer's wood glue.
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Probably depends on the surface area of the crack/break. I would personally think that a Cyanoacrylate glue would be better for ABS. Perhaps you could use some Super Glue on the crack/break, then use some JB Weld to build up the external surface, if permissible.
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Combined, but all the little feathers are glued onto cheap cardboard individually and fall off as soon as you put the wings on. Buyer beware--these wings are not worth the price!
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I used screws and adhesive.The tape didn't work well for cormorants and gulls.I bought bird spikes and they work great.