Re: [RCSE] M.A.D. P-40

[Brett Jaffee]

Definitely don't remove the tape before gluing on the wing!  As long as you sand the tape to remove the release agent, you will get a nearly unbrakeakable bond.  I've had a DAW P-51 with the wing glued on this way for about 1 1/2 years and the wing doesn't show the slightest hint of ever becomming detached.  If you glued directly to the foam, you would probably end up ripping out a big chunk of the fuselage on the first big hit. Ken Johnson wrote:   Anybody have any pointers on putting this plane together? Strong points/weaknesses? The wing to fuselage joint seems like it might be a little shaky, as its just glued in and the manual doesn't say to remove the strapping tape before glueing it in to get a foam-to-foam bond. (should I?).  Are flapperons a good thing with this type of plane, it uses an RG-15? Using two HS-225's  for ailerons in the wing...would these be overkill for a combat plane, or should I just use 81's?                                                               TIA,                                                                Ken J.