The ever increasing aerodynamic stresses we expect our
models to endure means its time for an aerospace grade
adhesive product and AeroPoxy is it. AeroPoxy is a thixotropic,
slow cure, aerospace grade, 2-part epoxy system. It is
the strongest and best gripping adhesive we have found.
The glue gun is very high quality and there are two
sizes of auto mix nozzles provided. Just squeeze the
trigger and apply as needed.
AeroPoxy is thixotropic - that means that it stays
where you put it. It won't run down and puddle at the
bottom of your fuselage. AeroPoxy is white - a great
color for glue. You can see how much you have applied
and it will cover easily with paint. AeroPoxy can be
sanded, although you would rarely get it on an outside
surface. What AeroPoxy won't do easily is chip off. If
you've been a bit messy with it, wipe the excess off
before it cures.
AeroPoxy's holding strength to composites such as fiberglass
and carbon fiber is due to its formulation and long cure
time. We have learned to schedule major gluing sessions
at day's end to allow an overnight set. You can tack
glue with Zap-a-Gap and apply AeroPoxy when you have
time to set the assembly aside. It is still best to glue
molded nylon (carbon or glass filled) parts such as hatch
latches or door hinges to fiberglass with Zap-a-Gap and
then apply AeroPoxy to the perimeter of the part to form
a mechanical "trap."
The AeroPoxy glue kit (#9565) contains an applicator
gun, 4 short mix nozzles, 2 long mix nozzles and 2 glue
cartridges. Also available are replacement glue cartridges
(#9566); short nozzle 6pk (#9570); short nozzle 24pk
(#9572 ); and long nozzle 2pk (#9568B).
