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DeHavilland Mosquito Glue

Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:52 pm

Does anyone know precisely what kind of glue was used in the construction of the DH Mosquito?

Re: DeHavilland Mosquito Glue

Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:30 pm

Dan Jones wrote:Does anyone know precisely what kind of glue was used in the construction of the DH Mosquito?


Aerolite.

Aircraft Spruce used to carry it, but I haven't seen it advertised on this side of the Atlantic in over a decade.

The Falco site lists some sources in the UK where it could be purchased back around 2000.

http://www.seqair.com/skunkworks/Glues/ ... urces.html

Re: DeHavilland Mosquito Glue

Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:39 am

Thanks - I just read today that they used Aerolite but I always thought it had been Casein glue, not a plastic resin glue. The FAA/MOT's reservations about plastic resin glues tie in nicely with known glue failures on Mosquitos when operated in the tropics.

Dan

Re: DeHavilland Mosquito Glue

Sat Jan 28, 2012 8:34 pm

Hey dan, dont worry the termites will just hold hands :D

Re: DeHavilland Mosquito Glue

Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:19 pm

N3Njeff wrote:Hey dan, dont worry the termites will just hold hands :D


I thought I'd smear a little resorcinol on their furry, little paws, Jeff - just in case!! :drink3:
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