Thanks fellas! It gives me hope that my video skills can actually improve. LOL.
1/4 scale Piper PA-22 Tripacer Restoration
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Dagnabit. Set it to public. Trying again... Appreciate the heads up
I learned two new things from this video! 
Wouldn't have thought of using the Clear Gorilla Glue for hinges, but since it's a low(er) foaming formula it makes great sense. I need to remember this for the future
Also I don't think I'd seen the hot servo rod method of fixing the hole sizes on the control horns. Seems much easier than fiddling with the "almost right size" drill bit or the classic "twisting the xacto knife in the hole while trying not to stab my hand" method!
Wouldn't have thought of using the Clear Gorilla Glue for hinges, but since it's a low(er) foaming formula it makes great sense. I need to remember this for the future
Also I don't think I'd seen the hot servo rod method of fixing the hole sizes on the control horns. Seems much easier than fiddling with the "almost right size" drill bit or the classic "twisting the xacto knife in the hole while trying not to stab my hand" method!
HA!, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!I learned two new things from this video!
Wouldn't have thought of using the Clear Gorilla Glue for hinges, but since it's a low(er) foaming formula it makes great sense. I need to remember this for the future
Also I don't think I'd seen the hot servo rod method of fixing the hole sizes on the control horns. Seems much easier than fiddling with the "almost right size" drill bit or the classic "twisting the xacto knife in the hole while trying not to stab my hand" method!
Seriously, white GG has been my go-to for nearly a decade now. I do not even have the brown stuff in my shop.
Oh, and that servo wire bit? Yeah, picked that up from a kid building a FT airplane at FF one year. My first thought upon this revelation: "I'm such a freaking idiot."
TooJung2Die
Master member
I have Clear Gorilla glue, it does not foam at all and cures clear (good for canopies). I also have White Gorilla glue. It is clear in the bottle but it foams up and turns white.
Which one are you guys talking about?
I haven't tried either for hinges yet - but would probably start more conservatively with the clear if it was on hand. The white would probably be OK too as long as not too much went on and no extra water was added (I believe that's what Josh had on the workbench and used for this project). Just don't forget to oil the hinges ahead of time to prevent locking them up!
Yep. Clear, White... many folks use them interchangeably.
TooJung2Die
Master member
The directions on Clear GG say for non-porous surfaces only (i.e. metal, glass, plastics). I like it because it dries clear and doesn't expand. Have you used it on wood?
Looking good, Joshua. Good on you for giving the old bird another lease on life.
To be crystal clear... This is the stuff I am talking about...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001L6CVS6/?tag=lstir-20
I realize that GG has come out with MANY new products over the years the foam builder's area has been using GG but to say the least... This is the ONLY GG that I use. It does foam out with moisture... provided by my atmosphere... some folks need to give it a help along by wiping with a wet cloth or spraying with a bottle.
speedbirdted
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Great work. Looks pretty in white, but will you paint it?
TooJung2Die
Master member
Okay, thanks. No more confusion. That's White GG and the one I use most often as well. I bought some Clear GG because it said non-foaming urethane but find fewer uses for it because of its limitation to nonporous surfaces.
I’m assuming it’ll be painted to match Patrick’s plane - blue and white.
Yep, paint will come after maiden. The cowl needs to be cleaned up and one detail added but blue and white will be the theme.
You guys get a two-fer...
