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  1. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Thank you WMcNabb. I found it interesting reading. When I worked in my dad's auto repair shop years ago we called the 3M strip caulk "DumDum", roll it between your palms until soft then push it place. Another interesting fact I found is that LP Aero Plastics is located about 25 miles from my...
  2. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Well I got the windshield mounted but decided to revise my mounting method, you know another prototype. What I have will work but it will be much better with a new windshield. Since new windshields are available from RCAIIR I have decided to order a new one. I have come too far to take a...
  3. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Got the rear cowl aluminum fitted and mounted. Still needs a little finish work on the edges, will take care of that just before paint. Now I can fit the windshield.
  4. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I used SeeTemp to make the pattern for the aluminum sheet. The rear cowl is one piece with the split on the bottom of the fuselage. I used to stock up SeeTemp and #11 Exacto blades at the Toledo show every year. I will miss that show for sure. This red colored stuff is several years old, the...
  5. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Spent last week in Key West so it is time to get back to work. I added 1/8 x 1/4 spruce stringers to the rear cowl area. These were not shown on the plans. I'm planning to make the rear cowl out of .010" aluminum sheet much like the full scale. The only aluminum I could find that was .010"...
  6. TonyHallo

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Looks great
  7. TonyHallo

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Why not use a servo? It is a neat idea you have there.
  8. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    This discussion about got me thinking. I have an unfinished BUSA Super Cub, covered with Stits, fake stitches, tapes, sprayed with Poly Brush and a light coat of Poly Spray. I weighted one wing, 3 3/4 pounds less paint. I have no idea what the wing weighted before covering but both wings are...
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The each wing is approximately 18 square foot total, so 1.33 ounces per square foot of covering. Not sure how this compares with other systems, this includes the fabric, Ekobond, screws and washers (3 ounces per wing), finish tape, Ekoprime and paint. Seems like a lot when I compare it to...
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Finished installing the ailerons today, made four brass 1/8" hinge pins that are retained with cotter keys from DuBro 1/4 scale hinges. The outboard pins slip into a hole on the aileron and are pushed out into the hinge once the aileron is in position. The hinge pocket is larger on the inboard...
  11. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    3 coats of color, three coats of primer. I think this system provides more shine than Polytone, this photo is from the instruction manual.
  12. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    A few more photos, bottom of wing. Got to help a friend with a plane tomorrow, wouldn't get much done on the Champ
  13. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Well today went as planned, got up early and put the final coat of primer on, finished up at 9:30 AM. Went and looked at flooring, got back home and final sanded the wings with 320 and red Scotbrite pads. Started with the yellow at 3:00 pm, finished spraying at 5:30PM. Three coats covered the...
  14. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The shipment from Steward Systems arrived today. I have the wings and ailerons sanded with 320, plan is to put the final fill coat on in the morning and hopefully the color coat in the afternoon. I need to look at some flooring at 10:00 am for an upcoming project on my honey do list, I hope to...
  15. TonyHallo

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    From your original post I thought you were worried about installing the tank behind the CG, two equal sized tanks mounted on each side of the CG solves this problem. As far as sucking fuel there will not be any problem with the Walbro style carburetor. I have read a Walbro can suck gas...
  16. TonyHallo

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Put a hopper tank setup in it, one ahead of the tube, one behind.
  17. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Thanks, just so you know, still sanding primer. I sand one bay at a time then move on to other fun things like chords and such Did get a little flying in this weekend, fall is in the air here in south west PA, will need to dig out the long pants soon and put away the flip flops. Also hauled...
  18. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Here's a shot of the ailerons in the fixture I made for painting, supported by the hinges and can rotate 180 degrees for top and bottom.
  19. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Put two coats of Ekoprime on the wings today and ran out of primer. I had bought 1 quart of primer and discovered it was not enough to do the wing. I ordered another quart that should finish the plane. The primer really brings out the flaws. Need to sand the imperfections with 320 open cut...
  20. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I'm finishing up the right aileron then Ekoprime filler. Possibly get the primer on on Thursday if all goes well, just might put the yellow to the wings over the weekend. I have the wings mounted in a fixture that I built sometime ago to paint a BUSA Super Cub. Holds both wings and allows the...
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