Acrowot foam e new fuselage - What glue?

[Andy C]

Whilst contemplating what plane to fiddle with next, I decided I would sort out my acrowot foam e. I was given this plane because it needed a new fuselage which I now have. It comes in 2 halves to enable fitting all the elements and then needs gluing together. So, what should I use? UHU Por, Aliphatic or Gorilla? Any experiences good or bad please?

Thanks

[Bob Cotsford]

UHU Por, it's what it's made for. I've not used aliphatic on EPO but as it's primarily a rigid drying wood glue I don't think I'd go there. Gorilla Pu - if you can clamp the halves firmly together and don't mind the mess give it a try. I use Gorilla for repairs where the parts no longer fit together as it expands to fill gaps but it also gets everywhere that you don't want it unless you mask everything off.

[Colin Carpenter]

Don't forget the balance weights at the rear .I did cos found them in the packaging after I glued it together !, Had to add lead at the rear for CG ! Colin

[Andy C]

Thanks Bob.

Thanks Colin. I havent started dismantling the old one yet, but glad you mentioned them. Will now look out for them.

[Ian101]

I used UHU Por.

It is well documented about the poor battery access underneath. While it is still in halves, you might consider doing what I did or something similar. Makes life a whole load easier (and safer).

Some more images in my albums if of interest.

[Bruce Collinson]

Or Foamtac, which has adherents. As it were. Now available via Amazon.

BTC

[Andy C]

Well, got my new tube of UHU Por. Just wondered if everyone leaves theirs to go tacky before assembly as per instructions or does it make little difference in the end?

Thanks

[Geoff S]

It's best not to leave it too long before joining the parts because then it really is a contact adhesive and there's no wriggle time - you have to be really sure you have the parts lined up accurately. Experiment on some scrap (your old fuselage?)

Geoff

[Engine Doctor]

Deluxe materials "Foam to Foam " adhesive is brilliant sets very strong but slightly flexible. Good for foam to foam all types and for fitting plastic bits to foam. Not cheap at £7.50 a tube but you get what you pay for.

[Andy C]

Thanks Geoff S.

Thanks ED but already bought the UHU.

Ian101. Can you provide more info please about your mod. I am sure I have seen a thread on here before with your photos, but have lost it now. Am also struggling to make a first cut in a brand new fuselage!

Thanks