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  1. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Pulled the part out this morning.
  2. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    As the mold warmed up in the sun, the canopy began releasing for the the PVA as seen by the green tint areas, I expect this will come out easy. Rain tomorrow so no more basking but the sun has speed up the curing process.
  3. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    I put the second layer of 8 ounce cloth on this morning. I should pull the part out tomorrow evening. I have the mold basking in the sun right now to speed up the cure on the last layer. My test piece with one layer of 8 ounce just didn't feel stiff enough. Layers 2 and 3 were installed as...
  4. TonyHallo

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    999,998.
  5. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    To hold the mold in place I used 1"x 10" sheeting, another $15 at Lowes. It really helps having the mold on firm ground. I started waxing without the supports and decided it wasn't goin to work. Before taking the photo I sopped up the excess resin in the bottom of the mold with paper towels...
  6. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Put 15 coats of Partall #2 wax and 3 coats of Partall #10 PVA on the mold. then got the first 4 ounce glass cloth on. In the past I used West Systems products, trying a different product from US Composites based on reading here on the web. The US Composites products are cheaper also, $55 for 3...
  7. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Boy you have come a long way!!!
  8. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    The mold is complete. There are a few bubbles that occurred, not sure why but suspect working in the sun had something to do with it. I can patch them up with putty. The balsa work plug was destroyed in the removal. Going to make two fiberglass parts then make the cement plugs. Rather...
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Getting close to fabric?
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Put two coats of resin mixed with carbon powder, one layer of 6 ounce cloth, two layers of chopped fibers on the ends. Will add the chopped fibers the remaining surfaces tomorrow. Might need another quart of resin.
  11. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Spent a lot of time recently working on the "new to me" mill, time to get back on the Cherokee. Mounted the canopy plug to a dry eraser board purchased at Lowes, then put on 14 coats of wax, sprayed the last coat of release film this morning. Hope to lay up the mold tomorrow. It will get to...
  12. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    A drill press is still handy, drilling on a mill can be a pain. If I'm just drilling holes, I would normally prefer the drill press.
  13. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Now that is a mill! Hope you have a big truck! You're going to have a real nice shop. Have any idea of the weight?
  14. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    I tried a table on my drill press many years ago. I was milling steel and the results were less than ideal. I would image that aluminum and plastic would work however. The drill press lacks the mass and rigidity needed.
  15. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Don't get too hung upon threading, for the type of work we do you can just use a die. I single pointed one thread on my lathe in the past 16+ years!
  16. TonyHallo

    SOLD! Aeroworks QB Extra 300 LP 50cc

    That was crazy the way Aeroworks just drug up and quit, they make some nice planes.
  17. TonyHallo

    Next build discussion

    Anything with a multi cylinder 4 stoke is cool! Forget the Yak! Here's my list of possible builds: 30% Chipmunk - Most likely 33% Piper PA20/PA22 30% Cessna 150/152 Sig Morrisey Bravo 25% Piper TramaHawk (Great Planes Kit) 33% Wayne Urley Laser Or finish a couple that I already Started!
  18. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    I keep my keys and live centers mounted on the lathe back splash, as for speed I use the 400 rpm for most applications. Leave the key ther once and start the lathe, you will not forget again! I see your lathe is Vevor brand, just found them recently.
  19. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Quick up date on the mill. Adding 3 axis DRO and power feed on the x axis. Purchased the DRO from Vevor, $180 includes the display and scales along with the R8 collet holder . I have the X and Y axis scales installed and waiting for aluminum to finish off the Z axis. The scales supplied are...
  20. TonyHallo

    Next build discussion

    The 30% Chipmunk cowl is big, almost 12" wide. That may be my next build after the Cherokee.
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