Thunder Tiger lazy p51 canopy
01-18-2004, 05:25 PM
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Thunder Tiger lazy p51 canopy
Hi any suggestions on how to attach the canopy to the Thunder Tiger lazy p51. It suggests tape put i don't think this will hold it. I was thinking of CA but this will leave a white frost on the canopy any other suggestions plz 
01-18-2004, 07:00 PM
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RE: Thunder Tiger lazy p51 canopy
If you haven't trimmed the canopy yet, make sure to leave at least 1/4" extra from the trim line. Then use small screws, like a servo screw, and install two in front (on the low points of the front windshield) then one in the back at the end of the canopy. You can add more if you want. You can drill a tiny pilot hole in the plastic to make it easier. This holds pretty good, but I added the trim tape as well and it's held fine. Just make sure to clean the surface with alcohol or something to make sure it's clean before using the tape as it will hold better.
01-18-2004, 07:27 PM
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RE: Thunder Tiger lazy p51 canopy
Try some rc-56 canopy glue. I think its made by pacer and you can get it at tower hobbies. It works really great.
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01-19-2004, 12:29 AM
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RE: Thunder Tiger lazy p51 canopy
I had this plane and I would go with the RC-56. There is nothing but balsa sheeting surrounding the canopy area so there isn't much for a screw to bite into.
01-20-2004, 05:19 PM
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RE: Thunder Tiger lazy p51 canopy
Hi I have seen pictures or your p51 on this site it looks super and did wonder how you had fitted your canopy !
08-25-2005, 11:47 AM
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RE: Thunder Tiger lazy p51 canopy
Friends of the TT Lazy Tiger P-51,
I used the rc-56 glue - 2 coats - one on the surfaces then on one the sides.
I also flew the plane in real hot weather and the inside covering was buckling a little so I drilled a hole in the back of the canopy with a pin vise and another on the side without the muffler to let the hot air escape.
The fuel exhaust on the side of the muffler was getting on the seam between the canopy and fuse so I just put another dab of glue in the seam for safe keeping.
It sure is much more cleaner looking with the glue rather than the tape but maybe not as practical especially if you wwant future access to the inside of the cockpit. I pweersonally like the plane without a pilot so's it doesn't matter to me. I'd rather go for the "cleaner" look.
Use alcohol to clean up the residue right after the appplication of the glue and it 'll come out great.
root
I used the rc-56 glue - 2 coats - one on the surfaces then on one the sides.
I also flew the plane in real hot weather and the inside covering was buckling a little so I drilled a hole in the back of the canopy with a pin vise and another on the side without the muffler to let the hot air escape.
The fuel exhaust on the side of the muffler was getting on the seam between the canopy and fuse so I just put another dab of glue in the seam for safe keeping.
It sure is much more cleaner looking with the glue rather than the tape but maybe not as practical especially if you wwant future access to the inside of the cockpit. I pweersonally like the plane without a pilot so's it doesn't matter to me. I'd rather go for the "cleaner" look.
Use alcohol to clean up the residue right after the appplication of the glue and it 'll come out great.
root
