So I'm stuck for a few days before the final white spray coats.
Until then, some blog post filler . . .
I looked up the new instructions for the re-release of the Estes D Region Tomahawk. CLICK HERE
I was curious to see if there were any changes from the original kit available from 2007-2014.
I did notice something I've seen in other instructions before.
Why apply lines of glue around the D coupler then slide the B tube over it? You'll be left with a lot of glue squeezed out at the joint. Sure you could wipe it off, but there will be some glue residue seen on the finished model.
TIP: From a comment by anonymous: Those red couplers included in Estes kits can grab in the wrong place when using white or yellow wood glues. Best bet is to use epoxy on coupler/tube joints. Epoxy does run, keep an eye out for drips when the glue is setting up.
TIP: Apply the glue inside the B tube and slide the dry D coupler into the glue.
Maybe Estes thought that would leave more glue at the low end of the butt joint when the tubes are joined.
You could always concentrate a bit more glue at the low end of the upper B tube.
After many stuck couplers using wood or white glue, I now always use BSI epoxy for this step. Like you said, always apply inside the tube.
ReplyDeleteHi Anonymous,
DeleteGood point! I usually use epoxy on the Estes red couplers. Those seem to grab using wood glue. I'll edit the post and add that tip.