1/32 Moebius Flying Sub

[bigdave]

Or just use tastefully added fasteners.
I have no gaps in mine. And only 4 hard to find screws. BD

[PaulC]

Got any pics of them, BD? Not one photoshopped by others.

[JWLaRue]

...that was photoshopped?

[bigdave]

Nuck Nuck Nuck!
Or should I say.
Knee Knee Knee! Lol

[bigdave]

Sorry,
I forgot the photos.
I will take them tomorrow. BD

[bigdave]

Here is my 4 screw method.
Sorry for the photo size. I can't seem to get them to post larger. (Internet challenged)
Soooo!
Here goes.
The first screw is in the stern or tail or whatever you call the rear end of a plane/boat thingy.
It is above the rear screen door, and threads into a tapped piece of K&S brass strip.
The second is under the nose and threads into a similar section of K&S brass strip.
The third and forth screws are in the underside of the wings at the points where the stock pins align the top and bottom hulls.
I installed a cut down brass nut in the top hull post. And drilled out the bottom post to add a countersink for the screw heads.
I use 2/56 SS Allen head screws on the wings and tail, and a 4/40"SS Allen head screw in the nose.
If I painted the screw heads they would be very hard to spot but I am not George and a fastener or two does not bother me.
Any questions ask. BD

[JWLaRue]

BD, what adhesive do you use for attaching the brass to the plastic?

-tnx,
Jeff

[PaulC]

I asked myself the same question when I saw that. But I like the installation.

[bigdave]

On this I used CA medium.
I only use Balsa USA CA.
Just make sure the plastic has good tooth. Like 80 grit paper.
Then clean good with alcohol.
I find this is sufficient for years of trouble free usage.
I use G/flex by the West System if it has high loads. BD

[JWLaRue]

Thanks, BD. Will have to look into the G/flex!

-Jeff

[Guest]

I like modified acrylics. The advantage of using those is that they actually key into the plastic, and they form a bond stronger than the substrate.

I used Deluxe materials Super crylic, but other makes are out there like Stabilit express, Uhu Plus Acrylit and Devcon Plastic welder I and II. Hobbyking also sell it in small tube format very inexpensively. This glue also has a very long shelf life.

[bigdave]

Stabilit Express is my all time favorite glue.
But sadly not available over here any more.
Plus it was $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
It's shelf life sucked though. Once you opened the tube the clock started ticking. BD

[southern or]

Stabilit Express is my all time favorite glue.
But sadly not available over here any more.
Plus it was $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
It's shelf life sucked though. Once you opened the tube the clock started ticking. BD

Isn't that the truth with a lot of them. I've taken to lining my putties and sculpt with plastic wrap. No idea how to preserve my CA stock. Seems to last 4 months after the tip is cut.

[bigdave]

One reason I use Balsa USA CA is its shelf life.
I have Two year old stuff as good as new.
Plus it seems to bond better. (I am in no way connected to the co) Ha!
BTW I keep mine in the fridge till I open them. Not sure it helps or not.
I have heard pros&icons. BD

[PaulC]

Got the lower intake cleaned up between the strakes (am I using that word correctly?).



Also fitted the aft door and attached the hand wheel. Undecided about whether to glue it shut or activate the hinges.



Installed two stainless 4-40 x 3/8 pan phillips machine screws to secure the floor piece in the hull. I like the idea of being able to remove it.



A shot through the windows with the seats and dash panel. The window pieces were a bit tricky to fit with the bow piece glued in.