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  1. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    I run 14 volts at 7 amps on .025" wire.
  2. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Nichrome expands twice that of steel
  3. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    I use plain carbon steel wire, not nichrome. NiChrome has higher resistance and requires higher voltage.
  4. TonyHallo

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    I see the VV 20cc profile muffler is out of stock, understand now.
  5. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    My 56" bow runs at 7 amps. I use .025" carbon steel mig wire, never tried nichrome but would like to some day. I cut white 1# and pink, green blue 2# foam the same wire and power supply. If i use a shorter bow I add additional mig wire to the circuit to make up for lower resistance. All of...
  6. TonyHallo

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    What is special about the muffler you need?
  7. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    I use a low voltage lighting transformer for my bow now, 14 VAC, in the past I used my car battery. Both work fine.
  8. TonyHallo

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    While the postman didn't bring it, I scored this pile of balsa blocks for $20 at the MARC auction this morning. Most of the blocks are just over 4' long. I think I'm set for a while
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Why hurry?
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Looks great!
  11. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    You can find all their videos on YouTube. I friend just redid his wings with Steward Systems, unfortunately he experienced engine out at 600' following takeoff, totaled the plane, broke his back. He's all better and bought a new to him plane, Cessna 170
  12. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Steward Systems is a water based system for finishing full scale aircraft so there are no fumes. Ekobond is used to attach the fabric to the structure and apply the finish tapes. There are other Steward Systems products for finishing the fabric however I plan to use latex paint. The Poly...
  13. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Starting to think about resuming work on the Champ. I have been building a shed for the past few months and it is almost complete, once it is done have another project lined up that should take me into 2020. I have decided to use Steward System EkoBond cement for the fabric, ordered two quarts...
  14. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Is there a percentage of the span that you are working to or just trail and error?
  15. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    What type of tubing are you using?
  16. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Boy I hope to get back to building soon. Looking good Roger.
  17. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    A couple photos from the Piper museum in Lock Haven PA that may be of interest. Note the tabs for bolting the firewall.
  18. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Looking real nice!
  19. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Like your idea of making a press out of the top cuts. May try that in the future. That would work well with with all wing types as well.
  20. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Can't have enough clamps once the gluing begins, are there diagonal braces yet to added to top and bottom?
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