Log in
Search
Latest topics
» Cox powered boat litle shrimp hidroplaneby davidll1984 Today at 2:52 pm
» my attempt at making an exhaust throttle for Cox .049
by roddie Today at 1:39 pm
» Introducing the new - "QZ" RR-1
by roddie Today at 1:08 pm
» STUKA bomb dimentions needed
by latole Today at 9:36 am
» Indexing COX cylinders
by davidll1984 Today at 7:56 am
» Another of C.T. engines cleaned ---- Cox Tee Dee .09 --- Just today (3/26/2024) more Cox parts
by Yabby Today at 7:47 am
» Introducing our Cox .049 TD Engines
by Yabby Today at 6:33 am
» 1/2a Skyray plans?
by 944_Jim Yesterday at 10:14 pm
» Postage stamp backplates
by JPvelo Yesterday at 8:52 pm
» Cosmic Winds, - Big Guy, Little Guys, Silver Guy and Wounded Guy.
by rsv1cox Yesterday at 5:18 pm
» My friend Ramón, his Cox .09 & Cox .010
by MauricioB Yesterday at 12:31 pm
» Parts Cox TD-4
by rsv1cox Yesterday at 8:40 am
First model.
Page 1 of 1
First model.
I’m looking into building a model for the first time, can anyone give me some tips on the type of glue/the best way to lay out plans/how to make it not fall apart/any other helpful tidbits of info.
7Mile- Moderate Poster
- Posts : 18
Join date : 2019-08-01
Re: First model.
Glues can be funny. There are many different types of glues available to use, and each has its traits. For firewalls (part that the engine mounts to) I prefer to use a good quality epoxy. If it is a beam mounted engine, I use Gorilla Glue wood glue. Then there is CA. Some like it, some hate it, some cannot use it as the smell does not agree with them and are sensitive to it. I myself, use all three types mentioned. CA is quick, and is good for everything but firewalls, in my opinion. I do like to use wood glue, as it does give you time to work. With that said, I do use wood glue and 'tack' pieces in place with the CA glue. Again, when it comes to the firewall, I use a nice slow curing epoxy.
Now as for plans and building... Again many ways and things to use to build on. Some use hollow core doors, some use drywall, some use ceiling tiles, and some use styrofoam. Myself, I use a 2" thick piece of styrofoam with good results. With that mentioned, my styrofoam is on a good solid office desk. The main thing here is that your building surface is smooth, flat, and free of warps. My plans I 'pin' down with 'T-pins' or tacks. I then pin or tack a piece of wax paper over my plans so when building, the glue does not stick to the plans. And as it is later here now, I will leave you with this. Take your time, read insturctions or study your plans, take your time, and enjoy!
Now as for plans and building... Again many ways and things to use to build on. Some use hollow core doors, some use drywall, some use ceiling tiles, and some use styrofoam. Myself, I use a 2" thick piece of styrofoam with good results. With that mentioned, my styrofoam is on a good solid office desk. The main thing here is that your building surface is smooth, flat, and free of warps. My plans I 'pin' down with 'T-pins' or tacks. I then pin or tack a piece of wax paper over my plans so when building, the glue does not stick to the plans. And as it is later here now, I will leave you with this. Take your time, read insturctions or study your plans, take your time, and enjoy!
NEW222- Top Poster
- Posts : 3885
Join date : 2011-08-13
Age : 45
Location : oakbank, mb
Similar topics
» Model or MODEL?
» There is a Cox model airplane fan over on the Model Train Forum
» A model for an OS MAX 15?
» C/L B-29 model
» my new model
» There is a Cox model airplane fan over on the Model Train Forum
» A model for an OS MAX 15?
» C/L B-29 model
» my new model
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum