Large Model Association Forum

what is the best way to stick litho' to balsa/ply substrate? I've tried epoxy with varying results.

Dougie Sheppard

Roughing the surface with some wet and dry helps everything to key.

Proper impact adhesive, (the smelly sort) thinned with thinners. Or Copydex.

There’s a guy in Tasmania on the rcscalebuilder site who builds very large models and uses tremendous amount of lithoplate and always uses double-sided tape - obviously strong variety .

Pete

Yes that's Ken on RCSB. He uses 3M high adhesive double sided tape or Evostick contact adhesive.
Cary

Thanks guys, that's a big help. I've previously used epoxy, on the advise of a club member, with varying degrees of success. Thought I'd through it open to the professionals this time.

I'm currently working on a 1/4 scale Bucker Student from the Jerry Bates plan, having almost finished a Genysis.

I'll maybe post a build thread as my club wants me to do one.

Thanks again,

Dougie.

Sorry, should read "throw it open to the professionals this time."