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  1. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    It has been rather warm the last few days here in the Burg, Friday reality set in 22 F.
  2. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I'm using the blanket method and the Champ lacks a center stringer so it works out better to do the tail separate. Notice in the photo how the leading edge of the rudder just disappears into the space between the two top stringers. The sides and the top are simple to do, there's more work in...
  3. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    When do yo find the weather and field are acceptable in your part of the world? I looking at 2 months from now.
  4. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The bias cut tape worked great, one shot and done. I think I will buy a few more pairs just in case they quit making them.
  5. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I'm continuing detailing the tail and loving the 3 MM shears. Can't wait to try the bias cut tape. Out of fabric ordered more, it's on the way, hope it comes quick
  6. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I have covered three planes with fabric. Without a doubt the most difficult area is the transition between the vertical fin and the fuselage. You really can't stretch fabric like Monokote. When putting on the finishing tape it's really tough using the precut F&M tape since it is cut straight...
  7. TonyHallo

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    Out last night with family for dinner, I had to go al the way down to 20. Number 12 is a local brewery here in hometown, just plain nasty.
  8. TonyHallo

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Will not be long and flying season will be here so we need to get busy.
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    That lathe ain't getting done working on the Cub! That's a slick hinging jig, nice.
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Got a chance to try out the 3 mm pinking shears that David turned me onto. They work great. Here are photos of the straight cut and pinked cut reinforcement patches on the front stab mount.
  11. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    Do you charge with the batteries in the plane? At the end of the day I take them out and put the batteries on a storage charge on the way home, If I'm lucky I remember to unplug the batteries and charger when I get home. I think a friend of mine recently bought a plane with an AR dual battery...
  12. TonyHallo

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    That is so easy to do, looks like it may be hidden?
  13. TonyHallo

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    I switched to MGD last night.
  14. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    The mount provided by JMB, it is a silicon O-ring with an aluminum W shaped mount, the rear of the can is supported in a silicon rubber bushing on the snout. Photo was taken in 2006, still flying today although it does have a little rash. The can and mount were purchased from RC Showcase. I...
  15. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I started putting the fabric back on the Champ today, got the bottom covered. Next will be the vertical stab but I am doing a little work on the trim tab pulley arrangement before hand. I think I may need to order more fabric, how long did you order take?
  16. TonyHallo

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    Bet you were late getting back to work!
  17. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    The best thing is that it is non evasive method. I have a ZDZ 80 RV with a sensor on each side of rear of the head. The engine is mounted about 20 degrees below the center line. I have the cylinder ducted and top side in the clean air flow runs 100 degrees cooler than the bottom side.
  18. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    More food for thought, 4 mm cf tube, 2 pieces of 3/16" x .049 aluminum tube (KS 83060) 3/4" long. face both sides, drill one end 5/32" diameter 3/8" deep. The aluminum ends are glued on the cf tube with black rubberized CA, after cure tap the aluminum ends into the cf tube for 4-40 threads and...
  19. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    I use 10 mm lugs purchased from Newark for plug temperature, the thermistor wire is folded back and the bulb is lightly crimped and the wires are crimped then finished off with heat shrink.
  20. TonyHallo

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    When out to dinner on Monday night with my family, they had a good selections of drafts on tap, of course I ordered a bottle of America's best brew, Miller Lite!!!
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