Gluing steamed frames and/or hull planks

[SAHaskell]

I am about to start installing steam-bent frames in The Donald David, Maine Lobster Boat and it just occurred to me that the wet frames may not glue well.
I am using TiteBond 3, as suggested by members of SOS. That glue is considered waterproof, but I want to be sure wet frames don't cause gluing problems.
Please advise.

Happy Modeling.
Steven

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Have you thought of two step process?

Steam and fit wet frames and clamp or pin in place till dry.

Then use standard PVA or TiteBond 3 to glue dry frames to hull.

Just a thought.

Kurt

 

[Don Case]

I would think that since PVA is water soluble that wet wood would just delay the curing time a bit. I've glued dampish wood that I have steamed with no problem but it wasn't soaking wet.

 

[SAHaskell]

Thanks for the replies. I'll try both of these suggestions before pushing forward. I appreciate the help.

Happy modeling.
Steven

 

[Vfordyce]

I've used CA to glue the ends and hold them, then PVA for the length.

 

[Stevinne]

I've used a heated plank bender when gluing wet wood. Applying heat makes the glue dry faster while also drying the wood and helping it take the shape.