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| ===== Finding the right glue ===== | ===== Finding the right glue ===== | ||
| - | I tried 3 different glues. | + | I tried 3 different glues. The model we use (mini talon) is made with "EPO" expandend [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyurethane|PU]]. |
| - | The model we use (mini talon) is made with "EPU" expandend [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyurethane|PU]]. | + | |
| + | There is a good overview of all normally used materials on this [[http://wiki.rc-network.de/index.php/Hartschaum|page]] - also to available [[http://wiki.rc-network.de/index.php/Klebstoff|glues]]. | ||
| I tried: | I tried: | ||
| - | * UHU POR - special glue for Styropor and similar foams. | + | * UHU POR - special glue for Styropor and similar foams. * UHU Plus - 5 min two component epoxy * Hot Glue (Patex) |
| - | * UHU Plus - 5 min two component epoxy | + | |
| - | * Hot Glue (Patex) | + | |
| The results: | The results: | ||
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| ====== UHU Plus ====== | ====== UHU Plus ====== | ||
| - | Is not compatible with PU. Its neither waterproof, nor does it keep the parts together. | ||
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| ====== UHU Por ====== | ====== UHU Por ====== | ||
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| works well. good fixture and waterproof: | works well. good fixture and waterproof: | ||
| - | {{:glue_uhu_por_vs_uhu_plus.jpg?400|}} | + | {{:glue_uhu_por_vs_uhu_plus.jpg?400|glue_uhu_por_vs_uhu_plus.jpg}} |
| But - the glue has to be applied in the right way! It has to be thin and completely dry before putting the parts together: | But - the glue has to be applied in the right way! It has to be thin and completely dry before putting the parts together: | ||
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| Bust is to spread it equally with a (gloved) finger: | Bust is to spread it equally with a (gloved) finger: | ||
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| ====== Hot Glue ====== | ====== Hot Glue ====== | ||
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| Hot glue also showed very good results, both for fixure and for waterproofing. | Hot glue also showed very good results, both for fixure and for waterproofing. | ||
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