NC Science Olympiad: How to Glue Balsa

For flying events (Wright Stuff, Flying Bird, Glider, Helicopters) or structural efficiency events (Bridge, Tower, Cantilever). How to prepare your surface, attach balsa, what kind of glue to use.

For more information on the Helicopter event, visit: http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/helicopters.php

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[Superfly7777777]

I cant find accelerator

ive asked 4 people in walmart and they said that they have never heard of it.

[kellstuh]

@Superfly7777777 Walmart doesn't carry it. You need to try a real craft/hobby store like Michaels, AC Moore, Hobby Lobby, or any remote control hobby shop. It will be near the model cars and airplanes that also use the CA glue.

[prvmonkey]

What is the best type of glue for balsa wood?

[kellstuh]

@prvmonkey CA = cyanoacrylate. It's the real name for superglue.

[yoachallenge]

what are the advantages of using an accelerator with low viscosity ca instead of just medium ca?

[kellstuh]

@yoachallenge We actually prefer the medium viscosity CA, just happened to have Thin lying around. Thin will last longer, but makes more of a mess running through your joints and potentially gluing your project to your work surface. Thick tends to be too thick to coat all the way through the entire joint. Medium on the other hand is usually just right.

[SuperTAG101]

@LOLcopterxD Maybe try bending bamboo?

[LOLcopterxD]

I need help , I am building a airport terminal , and I want to create a box , with a curvy roof , but how ?