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I see they use lots of CA glue as primary holder. CA will disintegrate in number of years turning into dust. IMHO the CA can be used only like auxiliary holding means.
 
I see they use lots of CA glue as primary holder. CA will disintegrate in number of years turning into dust. IMHO the CA can be used only like auxiliary holding means.
I have balsa planes I built with CA, over 20 years ago. Are you sure about CA turning to dust? It is an acrylic - and I'd expect it to last as long as other acrylics.
 
Friendly disagreement. Been using CA for over 20 years ... no failures to date. And my web search turned out different from yours ...
Cyanoacrylate adhesive bonds are designed to be permanent and should last the useful lifetime of the parts they are bonding. Once cured, the adhesive forms a strong, durable bond that resists heat, moisture, and stress, making it suitable for long-term applications.
ixirpro.com permabond.com
 
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