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IMAC Terryscustom 35% MXS-ST Prototype

Terryscustom

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OK, I have a break from work for a few hours so lets get started. I'll take pics but I have largely covered every square inch of my typical plane build more than once so if you see something, don't be afraid to ask!

I will start first with the way I have assembled my last two builds. My new best friend is this Titebond CA in medium and thick. It is absolutely amazing with plywood construction and makes incredibly strong joints when dusted with micro-balloons. If you are a builder and use micro DONT buy it from the hobby store. Get it from a fiberglass supply house where you can get a HUGE container for just a bit more than the hobby store bottle.

My process is to test fit, clamp, wick in glue, let it soak in, put another bead, microballoons and let dry. For some non-critical joints a light spray of kicker is OK just don't hose it on.

All birch parts are sanded and test fit since they are a few thousandths thicker than the lite ply.
 

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BalsaDust

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Terry where do you find the Thick titebond CA at. Everywhere local to me either carries the titebond or the Gorilla Glue CA but only in the medium. I would love to find the thick and some thin as well. I'm guessing I will just have to order it.
 

Terryscustom

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Terry where do you find the Thick titebond CA at. Everywhere local to me either carries the titebond or the Gorilla Glue CA but only in the medium. I would love to find the thick and some thin as well. I'm guessing I will just have to order it.

I got it from @Flyrcjoe I don't use the thick much but it is the closest thing to epoxy I've ever seen!!
 

Terryscustom

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OK, one hour breather. Base engine box assembled and ready for the "important stuff" that makes this all square and straight. Notice for those of you new to my builds I am not using a flat table, or squares or anything. The joints on my laser cut parts are tight enough so that no light shines through and some of them need a light finesse with a sanding block. This means the assembly is largely self aligning and self squaring. The birch hard points for canopy mounts and SFG's need to be tapped in lace because they are an interference fit. Few drops of thin CA locks them in for life
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