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[john44]

Hi guys, those of you who have converted a decoy duck to r.c.
What adhesive did you use to glue the prop shaft and motor mount in?


John

[petermun]

Rapid Araldite,  Pete

[Tug Fanatic]

Rapid Araldite,  Pete

That is a surprise. Araldite in the FAQ say that Araldite doesn't bond polypropylene. Did you do more than just rough up the surface before gluing?

[petermun]

Just roughed up the surfaces.   Did it 7 or 8 years ago, and still OK.

[roycv]

My choice would be bathroom sealant!  It seems to stick to anything, although I have not tried a blanket yet.
regards
Roy

[Tug Fanatic]

This is how a commercial company does a Duck:
http://www.vac-u-boat.com/Vacuduck.htm

and an amateur version of the same basic idea:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?1161019-R-C-Duck&perpage=50

alternatively might it be an idea to attach a plate to the bottom of the duck to get a larger contact area?

[malcolmfrary]

All sensible workable answers.
Duck Tape?


I expect the bathroom sealant will stick to blankets - it certainly stuck to an old, but servicable work shirt and left it with a corporals stripes.

[radiojoe]

My choice would be bathroom sealant!  It seems to stick to anything, although I have not tried a blanket yet.
regards
Roy

Trust me Roy everything sticks to a blanket,   


Joe