Hi Guys,

I'm curious. Mating a wings to the middle of a fuselage, i.e., P-47, B-24, B-26, how do you do it? Superglue, liquid glue, tube?

Do you intend to eliminate the seam with intitial gluing, or later with filler?

Hi Fred

The crucial thing is to make sure the mating surfaces fit. I always prepare butt-joints by sanding both the wing stub and root flat, checking and double-checking the fit before cementing. That way you eliminate a lot of the need for filler later.

If the wing slots into a fuselage recess, it's still worth checking the fit to ensure maximum glueing surface. As regards the strength of the joint, for long-span aircraft like the B-24 it's definitely worth installing a spar if the kit doesn't already include one.

CA or cement? - I use either depending on the circumstances. Slow setting gel CA is probably a good idea to allow time for adjustment (you can always use an accelerator to set it once you're happy) or semi-liquid cement for strength and easy of application. If you're using cement, be sure to support the wing while it dries (overnight on a large kit if possible).

The other adhesive that's really useful is 5-Minute Epoxy, combining strength and adjustability.

I hope this helps

Rowan

In addition to Merlins, post on large aircraft (B24), I use the old red tube glue (testors), for large surfaces, works a little better than the liquid type.