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  1. TonyHallo

    Scale Corsair F4U 1/3 scale

    That is one large aircraft!
  2. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    I use the ring as a pivot point when cutting high taper parts like rudders.
  3. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Fall is in the air here in Pittsburgh PA, building season is around the corner. Just started building a 10' x 15' storage shed that I hope to finish before the snow flies!
  4. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Roger, I cut my socket holes with the same bow that i cut the wings, my jig boards bolt together and both socket holes are cut together. I glue the tubes in and install the wing tube while the top of the wings are built. Just food for thought.
  5. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    I have had trouble with aluminum templates in the past, raising the voltage will heat up the rest of the wire as well making the rest of the too hot. There were local cold spots where the wire touched the aluminum which crumbled the foam rather than cutting it. I believe you will be ok if the...
  6. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Just like the Field of Dreams, If you build it they will come!!!!
  7. TonyHallo

    Sport It's Been 30 Years Need Some Advice

    I would center the holes as suggested and use the jig. I remember using that style jig on the Great Planes trainer 40 many years ago, more than 30 as I think back. Getting old!
  8. TonyHallo

    Scale Byron Glasair Build

    Nice!
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale Byron Glasair Build

    The wings were redesigned to reduce weight, the wings were foam ribbed using 1/8" plywood joiners that lapped a bulkhead inside the fuselage. Four #8 cap screws joined the wings. Each complete wing weighted 1# 10 ounce completed, of course it didn't work! I would image if I made the joiners...
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale Byron Glasair Build

    Today decided to lean out the top end using the telemetry temperature as a guide. First flight base temperatures were on the order of 240f. It was pretty fat on the top end so it picked up about 800 rpm on the ground. After a minute or so in the air, the right wing separated from the fuselage...
  11. TonyHallo

    Scale Need Balso USA 1/3 scale Super Cub engine choice info

    I'm heading to Lock Haven this morning for "Wings Over Piper" fun fly, image there will be many cubs there. The Cherokee in my avatar won "Best Piper Cub" award there in 2015. I plan to visit the Piper museum while I'm there, I understand there is a PA 22 on display that I plan to get photos...
  12. TonyHallo

    Discussion Taranis Discussion Thread

    Here you go, don't use headphone so didn't bother with that mod. https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28223386&postcount=2031
  13. TonyHallo

    Scale Need Balso USA 1/3 scale Super Cub engine choice info

    A 3W 56 twin fits nicely inside the cowl, used KS ss tube to locate the exhaust in the scale location. I may get this one painted someday!
  14. TonyHallo

    Discussion Taranis Discussion Thread

    Went ahead and did the RF Buzz and No Click mods to the second main board. This went much smoother than first one, no rework required! Don't know if it will ever be used but I have a spare, with 64 model capability there's no need for another radio.
  15. TonyHallo

    Discussion Taranis Discussion Thread

  16. TonyHallo

    Discussion Taranis Discussion Thread

    I have been using the FrSky Taranis system since 2014, I was recently running version 1.52 firmware, they are on version 2.2.3 right now! A friend bought a radio back in 2014 and never used it, his kind wife was nice enough to give him a new Futaba 10 something or other for Christmas so he gave...
  17. TonyHallo

    FrSky AT-V1 Telemetry Install

    Just got back from the flying field, used a custom function to read both T1 and T2 temperatures every 30 seconds, this was setup with an "and" function on switch SH so that it could be turned off while starting. Maximum temperture reached was 290f on the right side while temperatures were 230...
  18. TonyHallo

    FrSky AT-V1 Telemetry Install

    I found this telemetry board at Aloft Hobbies for $34.50 which included two temperature sensors. It is plug and play with the FrSky smartport. The kit includes lugs for mounting the temperature sensors on CM-6 plugs, however I am installing this on a Valley View 40 twin with 1/4-32 plugs. A...
  19. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    I build in my basement, it is cold in the summer and nice and warm in the winter. The main trunk of the HVAC is right above my work bench. Today I installed AT-V1 telemetry system in the Glasair, the cylinder head temps were 59f when it was powered up!
  20. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Why square tube? The full scale uses round tubing, I have used arrow shafts in the past. Got them for free at the local bow and arrow shop. The shop had a whole bucket of rejects, worked fine for me.
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