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DeHavilland Mosquito Glue
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:52 pm
by Dan Jones
Does anyone know precisely what kind of glue was used in the construction of the DH Mosquito?
Re: DeHavilland Mosquito Glue
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:30 pm
by Kyleb
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
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:39 am
by Dan Jones
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
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 8:34 pm
by N3Njeff
Hey dan, dont worry the termites will just hold hands
Re: DeHavilland Mosquito Glue
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:19 pm
by Dan Jones
N3Njeff wrote:Hey dan, dont worry the termites will just hold hands
I thought I'd smear a little resorcinol on their furry, little paws, Jeff - just in case!!
