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  1. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    One of the negative aspects of being retired is that now I must pay for copies of drawings. Had the 8 1/2" x 11" blown up 400% today for a total of $7.60, not bad. It will be easier scaling the elevator rib spacing since the drawing doesn't match the full scale.
  2. TonyHallo

    IMAC Pattern - Cadence w/ DA 35

    I mix in 6 gram increments, 5 resin, 1 hardener, often 2 grams of hardener are added, still end up throwing a lot away. Never had a problem, of course my stuff isn't going to outer space. A gallon last a long time, the resin crystallized in the cool basement. Set the gallon container in front...
  3. TonyHallo

    IMAC Pattern - Cadence w/ DA 35

    Is Cabosil and West System 406 Colloidal Silica similar?
  4. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    If you elect to use Steward Systems you can finish in the house since it is water based. Only problem is that it is not shipped in winter months due to freezing. I love the smell of MEK anyway!!!!
  5. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The solder used for wire wrapping is called silver bearing solder, it has a low percentage of solder, trade name Stay Bright. What I call silver soldering is actually silver brazing, it melts at a slightly lower temperature than bronze brazing rod, sorry for the confusion. The rod begins to...
  6. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Well the main struts are complete.
  7. TonyHallo

    IMAC Pattern - Cadence w/ DA 35

    Likewise, really interesting build. What is your recipe for epoxy mashed potatoes?
  8. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Thanks, will try parchment paper in the future. The packaging tape worked well, the wings are separated and slide in freely once the packing tape was removed. Can't wait to get the Stits on it!
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Wasn't happy with the cabin roof so it was cut apart and re-glued. This time package tape was used for release rather than wax paper, it seemed to work out better. The wax paper kept tearing.
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

  11. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    A 5/8" round bad was cut to length and drilled and tapped for 4-40 screw to hold the short piece of 1/4" tube in place while silver soldering, this kept everything in proper alignment. Two magnets were used to hold the tube in place while the 1/4" tube was silver soldered to the 5/8" tube, then...
  12. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    There was an old hand wheel off the mill-drill that looks to be the right diameter so a bender is in the future. A fixture was made to hold the 1/4" tube for the main strut in the lathe, end mills were used to put both fish mouth cuts, the fit was perfect.
  13. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Will a 1/2" blade fit? My saw is 1/2" and it cuts straight on steel.
  14. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Well that is a shame, it will take a lot of work to make the parts with a saw and file. I have to make similar parts for the Champ and not looking forward to it. Still working on the landing gear struts.
  15. TonyHallo

    The I'm NOT going out flying thread.

    "Some club members are starting to worry that they will continually renew the TFR because of the border activity as of late, which potentially means our club is shut down indefinitely... :confused: Sounds like you need the wall or whatever you like to call it.
  16. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Don't know, his screen name is Donairplane over on the universe, last activity was 2016, check it out. The parts are laser cut and very nice.
  17. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    What are you doing for the fittings? These were purchased some time ago for the Nelitz Cub on the Universe. These should be installed before jointing the tubes together for the landing gear and struts. You can see the return address if interested?
  18. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Very nice, love the jig.
  19. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Yes the tube OD is the stated size, not like pipe. The 1/2" tube was .493" , didn't measure the 3/8" yet, it will be very close to .375". Need to bend around 1 1/2" radius
  20. TonyHallo

    Scale 35% Krill Extra 330SC....CUSTOM-ARF!!!

    Very nice, how did you make the raised panels?
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