How well do you crash?

[rifleman_btx]

Actually this is me when my A10 hit the sign

[e4dragongunner]

Baja 1000... I am not worthy!!! WOW thats Awesome.

[chipset35]

I dont craah much, but when I do, it's a confetti explosion! And repairs are just as impressive.

Which A-10 is that?
Seems to have fixed up very well, I do not even see any damage.
You used hot glue?

[themudduck]

Which A-10 is that?
Seems to have fixed up very well, I do not even see any damage.
You used hot glue?

I know you're addressing Rifleman but I thought I'd chime in. I have never used hot-melt glue on my RC planes, its not a good solution in my opinion. It is very heavy, dries very quickly, and doesn't adhere nearly as well as other glues - but I know that it is extremely popular (for example with Flite-Test planes) because its cheap and fast. I'd love to see some other opinions. Foam-Tac is much better for foam and doesn't add a lot of weight (since the solvent evaporates).
With these foam planes, even major damage like the one in Rifleman's picture is pretty easy to fix as long as you have all the pieces. Many of the breaks are clean (usually) so the pieces will fit back together well. Start with the small pieces first and start putting each piece back together, one at a time. Check for hidden cracks and make sure they are glued as well. As you get to the larger pieces, be careful to check alignment. When you're done, cracks and parts that are crushed can be fixed with filler (sometimes more than one coat) which is then sanded down to a smooth finish. After repainting these planes can look almost like new again.

For me the hardest thing is when the foam is compressed. Those wrinkles are hard to fix and sometimes the foam is bent soo much to the point where its really hard to get is looking right.... but usually that's when I just get a replacement part.

[TiredIronGRB]

Right on MD, Foam-Tac is the best for EPO foam. Hot Glue is for little old ladies who make hats out of egg cartons :Silly:

[OV10]

Right on MD, Foam-Tac is the best for EPO foam. Hot Glue is for little old ladies who make hats out of egg cartons :Silly:

I second that and add that Gorilla(white 1hr stuff) works great for filling voids and securing firewalls that have shaken loose. Use it instead of Foam-Tac whenever you need a solid non-flexible joint.;)

[rifleman_btx]

Much agreed and for what its worth the gorilla glue mentioned knocks it out of the park

[Grossman56]

Yep, GG and Foam-Tac are staples of my repair jobs!!

Grossman56

[chipset35]

I second that and add that Gorilla(white 1hr stuff) works great for filling voids and securing firewalls that have shaken loose. Use it instead of Foam-Tac whenever you need a solid non-flexible joint.;)

Whoa, Gorilla Glue has a white glue product too?

[OV10]

Whoa, Gorilla Glue has a white glue product too?

Yessir..............They have three colors
As mentioned, white 1 hr cure, as well as amber 2 hr cure and clear which is non foaming and made for non porous materials.

[themudduck]

Yessir..............They have three colors
As mentioned, white 1 hr cure, as well as amber 2 hr cure and clear which is non foaming and made for non porous materials.

I would like to mention that they have some Gorilla branded products, which are not different from any other company's adhesive products (like regular clear CA for example).
In other words, understand there is a distinction between their unique polyurethane products, and their other Gorilla-brand adhesives like CA and epoxy.

[OV10]

I would like to mention that they have some Gorilla branded products, which are not different from any other company's adhesive products (like regular clear CA for example).
In other words, understand there is a distinction between their unique polyurethane products, and their other Gorilla-brand adhesives like CA and epoxy.

Right On ;)

[rifleman_btx]

I just realized I never addressed your question, it's the fms A10

[BelliedIn]

A question that begs to be asked ............................. What's the difference between a "good" crash and a "bad" crash?

A "bad" crash involves someone else's plane/car/house/infant, etc.

[fhhuber]

A good crash sets a record.

Such as when I left pieces in 8 trees over 100 yards.

Or the time the plane took a straight dive between 2 trees and got caught between the trunks with only cosmetic damage.

[Twowingtj]

A simple crash just needs a trash bag. An epic crash needs two trash bags And a rakeLOLLOL:Cool:.

[Valkpilot]

A simple crash just needs a trash bag. An epic crash needs two trash bags And a rakeLOLLOL:Cool:.

And a fire extinguisher.

[OV10]

A simple crash just needs a trash bag. An epic crash needs two trash bags And a rakeLOLLOL:Cool:.

NO........an epic crash requires an old guy to climb a monster tree like a kid on a sugar high to retrieve the remnants of an A-10 power system. :Scared:LOL

[rifleman_btx]

I would say epic crash is when you hit a road sign and bend the sign post over 8" with a foam plane on impact also loosen up the retainer bolts on the sign, and a bang loud enough to sound like a negligent discharge.

[fhhuber]

Then there was the high speed low pass with the Dynam Me262, bounced it off a fire hydrant at appx 100 mph... continued flying. Nose gear needed work.