Edgeflyer Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I am rebuilding an X-Models Whisper after a prang. The servos were simply glued, after covering with heat shrink, onto a carbon fibre square stuck to the inside surface of the wing, which is balsa with an outer skin of glass fibre. It appears the glue used was clear silicone. Cutting through the heat shrink released the servo, allowing its stripped gear to be fixed. I had to scrape away a layer of silicone. I now need to glue back the servo. I have heat shrink covered it. Can anyone advise the best glue to use? If it is silicone is it just the common builder's type or is there something stronger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Don Fry Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 It was probably hot melt glue, common in PNF models. They haven't got time to set glues. Others will say, there are lighter ways to secure a servo if you have time. But your shout, your model. Edited By Don Fry on 03/05/2019 18:56:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Wrap the servo in insulating tape, the glue will stick to that and keep the servo clean. I have used silicon, Hot Glue and POR with no problems. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Dell Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 **LINK** This what I use and also use for silicon hinges. You can buy it in bigger tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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