Attaching Cowling

randy10926 at comcast.net randy10926 at comcast.net
Mon Sep 8 17:02:19 AKDT 2003


Thanks Bob.  I will be trying this idea as soon as I can get to the hobby store.

I have not had good luck with any of the epoxies.

Randy Hatfield
> Randy, I've had the best results using the "black CA" (rubberized, I
> think they call it).   Thoroughly clean the surface with acetone,
> roughen, clean again, then apply FRESH ply plates using the black CA.
> 	A friend once referred to it's adhesion ability as "like s-@& on
> an Army blanket" <G>
> 	And it is a VERY permanent CA, even in high-vibration areas.  As
> always, YMMV...but this has worked on a number of airplanes, small and
> large for me.
> 
> Bob P.
> 
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> Well the 1/64 ply backing I have been using at the attachment points for
> my 
> colwing keeps coming off.  What glue should I be using and is there any 
> preparation that I may be missing?
> 
> Randy Hatfield
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