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Ka6E build**
Posted: 25 Oct 2015, 08:59
by Jilles
Re: Ka6E built
Posted: 25 Oct 2015, 09:16
by Jilles
Re: Ka6E built
Posted: 29 Nov 2015, 12:54
by Barry_Cole
Re: Ka6E built
Posted: 29 Nov 2015, 14:05
by RobbieB
Jilles,
When gluing with this hot pva method, if you dampen both surfaces immediately before applying the iron you get a much stronger bond.
Re: Ka6E built
Posted: 29 Nov 2015, 15:37
by john greenfield
Robbie / Jilles
Alternatively make the joint when the pva has just gone clear but before it has dried out fully.
AEB
Re: Ka6E built**
Posted: 30 Nov 2015, 00:44
by Jilles
Some random pictures of progress
Got the fuse glassed, sprayed primer filler and applied the top color on the fuse. bottom will be red
Wings and tail bits are covered with Icarex and are waiting for the paint job
Re: Ka6E built
Posted: 30 Nov 2015, 03:50
by Jus Gordon
Hi Jilles,
A lovely build thanks for sharing with us.
What is the advantage of putting the PVA on the wood/drying/ironing as opposed to using wet PVA and clamping?
Is glassing a compound fuselage difficult as I see the nose has not been glassed. I take it your using expoxy ?
Jus
Re: Ka6E built
Posted: 30 Nov 2015, 08:16
by Peter Balcombe
Well done Jilles.
She is looking very nice. I look forward to seeing the finished model.
Re: Ka6E built
Posted: 30 Nov 2015, 08:49
by john greenfield
Jus
The advantage of the PVA / ironing method is that no clamping is needed at all. The bond is instant as soon as the PVA is heated by the iron and this makes it easy to cover difficult areas or tight radii where it may not be possible to easily clamp the wood whilst the glue dries.
AEB
Re: Ka6E built
Posted: 30 Nov 2015, 12:18
by Jus Gordon
John,
Thanks for explanation. I will try out this method in future.
Jus