Mike Hardy Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hi, perhaps some one can help here. I have tried all canopy glue types and they all fail as the ambient temperature rises. I have used: RC modellers Glue, Glue and glaze, Zap goo. All fail. The canopy material is abraded so is the balsa. I must be doing something wrong - but what. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Try "Formula 560" Canopy adhesive. Takes a while to dry, but once it does it sticks like erm glue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 A few discretely placed tiny screws can help especially if they go into ply rather than balsa. Staples from an office stapler can also help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I tend to use screws these days. Be careful if gluing the canopy on away from the model / free standing as you have it in the photo. Its easy to induce stresses that twist the canopy floor, so it doesn't sit right back on the model. DOn't ask how I know. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Masking tape is good for holding the canopy in place while the glue dries and would allow the canopy to be seated in the model whilst drying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hardy Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Thanks guys, I tried all sorts of glues and none seem to work. I like the tiny screw idea, unfortunately the canopy floor is substantially balsa which may mean any screw will not have sufficient bite to overcome canopy movement due to expansion/contraction. The Tucano canopy is quite large. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I agree that the F560 canopy glue is the way forward. But you must make sure you clamp/tape/pin/screw/hold it in position for a good 24 hours to set. If the glue area is not that large some 1/4 balsa triangle stock will help massively Edited By Jon Harper on 30/07/2014 12:46:55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Read 2 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Wick a little cyno into the screw holes to give more 'bite' and all will be well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Harris 1 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 To get screws to hold use a small section of plastic snake inner to act as a rawlplug. Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Whats up with a thin layer of epoxy, that sticks like glue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott cuppello Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 UHU Por and other foam glues (medium to thick) are brilliant for attaching plastic to wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Trouble with gluing canopies on is if a pilot figure or other detail comes loose, or dirt or oil finds its way in, there's no easy way to gain access without causing serious damage (some of the foam rubber type pilots decompose after a while, and your 'plane looks as if it's inhabited by a Zombie) Small screws look neat neat & are easy to remove if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Smalley Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 All the glues you mentioned are fine to do the job and never come off, i am sorry it is something your doing! Here is what i do, ensure canopy fits without excessive pressure being required to hold it to the frame, if real pressure is required this is no good as it will cause the canopy to slowly pull away from the glue, de grease both canopy and frame, i use isopropyl, roughen up glue area with 400grit paper and de grease again, add a thin head of rc modellers glue and hold with tape until set (could be a few days) trim canopy tape with trimline, used this on my 30cc capiche with carbon canopy and never budges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hi Mike, Like you I don't get on with canopy glue and now always use screws as others have mentioned - looks better and allows access. You can treat the wood to take a screw.... Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIlot Error 2 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Hi Mike, I use a very slim strip of velco all around the edges of the canopy..it has the added advantage of being able to remove it any time you want...you can also paint the velco to match the colour scheme of the plane. all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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