building balsa boat with PVA??

Deck Hand Posts : 2 Join date : 2019-08-22

I know of a modeller building his first boat [balsa] using white glue [PVA]... Is PVA for boating ok OR what balsa glue should be used?? please? What type of water proofing I mean??

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Balsa glue is preferable but if hull is given a coat of Dope or polyester resin PVA will suffice.

Subject: Re: building balsa boat with PVA?? Thu Aug 22, 2019 5:28 pm

I normally use Aliphatic Resin when I have to glue Balsa (not my favourite material Rolling Eyes

). It is more waterproof than straight PVA, but I still ensure the balsa has a resin or paint cover as well.

Barrie

Deck Hand Posts : 2 Join date : 2019-08-22

Manyn Tnx. I'm a aeroplane builder but ill pas your info onto him. TY n Cheers Roby J

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