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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: | ||
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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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