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  1. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Installed the vertical fin and tail wheel today, also continued to add parts to the cabin area. Still have a few more filler pieces to install before the 1/32" skins are installed. Heading to Toledo in the morning so nothing will get done except parting with some cash.
  2. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Well Snoops got to use the drum sander to sand the filler pieces for the rear windows, the back wall also glues to these pieces. My scrap balsa drawer is overflowing so I decided to laminate some 3/16" scrap for these pieces. Put the 3" drum on for this operation.
  3. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Got out the makeshift router table and put the radius on the rudder edges. The rudder is 1/2" thick, the 1/4" radius bit was just the ticket. I also used the router to put the radius on the front posts in the cabin. The drawing calls out 3/8" x 5/8" half round, I had no idea what in world it...
  4. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Got the four front posts installed along with the rear diagonal dowels. The post are inset about 9/16" at the top from the rib formers. The post are lapped glued to the spar boxes. Once the glue dries overnight, the craddle will be removed.
  5. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I have the cabin roof roughed in. From the photo above the trailing edges are screwed to the vertical former with # 2 servo screws, a cradle was made from scrap wood to support the roof at the desired incidence of +1 degree. Once the glue dries, I'll lay the fuselage on it's side and align the...
  6. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    It is one of those things you can do without but nice to have. The spindle moves up and down when it runs. There are several sizes of drums from 2" to 5/8". I have a 12" disc sander that is used every day, not so for the drum sander. I would put the drum sander and scroll saw in the same...
  7. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    .060" diameter, phillips head. Managed to get the rear formers installed in between watching the grandsons, actually the two year was helping this morning when his brother was in preschool. The cabin roof will go on next, set the wing incidence and fill in the vertical sticks that hold the...
  8. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The fabric on the Champ is screwed to ribs rather than stitched. The full scale uses #4 screws.
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I found a 4 1/2" carbon fiber spinner at the MARC's RC auction on Saturday, $20, couldn't pass it up. Sounds like you will be hitting the Micro Fastener booth, I plan to do so as well, still need a couple hundred on #0 screws for the wings. I have about 1000 already, can't wait to put these...
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Thank you, I am enjoying this build, makes me want to get out of bed early. Don't buy everything, leave something for me!!!
  11. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The grandsons were here today, not much work done. They do keep you moving. Did manage to get four formers cut out tonight after dinner. Once these are installed then the cabin roof will be installed, then the dash, then sheet interior with 1/32" plywood that I need to order.
  12. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    What day are you going to Toledo? I hope to be there on Saturday.
  13. TonyHallo

    Scale Pitts S1-T, S1-S, and a Challenger.

    Wow that's great!!!!
  14. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    That is going together quickly, nice work.
  15. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I still ordering supplies for this build, ordered stainless steel streamline tubing last week for Toni Clark, $35.00 shipping ouch! Need servos, covering supplies, some more wood, paint (May use latex?)
  16. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Don't know, would like to put the fabric on when the weather is good and I can work outside.
  17. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The steak and lobster fest took it's toll on today's productivity, did manage to get the fuselage sitting on the front paws and hind leg. Switched the drawings around, removed the plan section and got the sectional drawing taped down. Added the gussets to the top longerons. There was no...
  18. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The firewall and stringers are in. It is easier to draw the plane than build it. The plans show a nice radius on the stringers with everything else being nice straight lines. There was no way that was happening. To control the bending the straight formers were added in front of the bend, saw...
  19. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    Very nice.
  20. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Ran out of work on the boat sooner than I thought, back home at 1300 so got more done this afternoon. Installed the formers on the bottom side, the stringers and firewall are next. Also added gussets to the bottom longerons, these glue on three sides plus grab the cross braces. Finally the...
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