Epoxy and glue?...

[Robert]

I am all new to the R/C world. Currently I am designing / building a model boat. I am wondering what everybody recommends using to glue it together. Also, do you apply anything to seal the wood? Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Rob

 

[wswatzell]

Robrt

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Use a good 30 min epoxy if you plan on running a gas or nitro engine, the vibrations will eventually tear the boat apart. & defiantly seal the wood with a finish coat of epoxy, or epoxy based paint. Nitro eats most paint. If you are going to run electric, you could get away with CA & a regular paint.

 

[Altimat]

Use epoxy the slower the cure the better. Automotive acrylic urethane clearcoat is superior to epoxy for sealing wood IMO. I used it for years to restore wooden steering wheels on classic cars.

 

[MikeP]

Hi,

I like to use CA to glue it all together then seal with West Systems. Strong and builds quick.

-MikeP

 

[Kris Flynn]

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