ronshort2000
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I am about to start riveting the elevator and have been trying to decide how to handle the foam ribs in the elevator and trim tabs. When I did my rudder I used the 3M tape that Vans now recommends so I didn't have to deal with tank sealant. I am planning to do the same with the trailing edges of the elevators. The problem is that the plans call for tank sealant for the foam ribs in the elevator and the trim tabs. I purchased some sealant from Vans so if I use it then I'll have to have the elevator and trim tabs ready to go within the 2 hr working time, but that seems like a real hassle.
With all that said, since I am using tape for the trailing edge instead of sealant, is there anything that can be used for the foam ribs instead of sealant? I assume the only reason for the sealant is to make sure the ribs don't move so I would assume anything that holds them in place would work. I think I saw a couple people on youtube using some sort of spray glue, but I didn't see what kind.
With all that said, since I am using tape for the trailing edge instead of sealant, is there anything that can be used for the foam ribs instead of sealant? I assume the only reason for the sealant is to make sure the ribs don't move so I would assume anything that holds them in place would work. I think I saw a couple people on youtube using some sort of spray glue, but I didn't see what kind.