IMAC Dalton 300 ml build thread.

[Dooinit]

Hey ortho. Glad to see you made it over here! I hope to see some pictures of your dalton soon. I am bummed about the build thread I left on the other site, but oh well. I am just about to the covering stage for mine. Keep on gluing!

 

[orthobird]

just made it back here, and have seen the explosion of posts all over this site! very exciting, between you and me, i had the feeling GSN was sinking, but now, it is not only afloat but soaring high!! congrats.
I will be back to try to repost as many pictures as possible to fix my thread.

 

[orthobird]

here is where i was at few days ago...

 

[orthobird]

getting the prep work to cover the stabs/wings.
I am using aquanet hairspray to create a sheen on the balsa, then i will sand this down, til very smooth with fine sandpaper. then i will use a brush to remove as much dust as possible, then an air compressor, then a tack cloth. after this, i will then apply balsa-rite, then cover time.

 

[orthobird]

get you all up to date....

 

[orthobird]

and now i am up to date with these pictures!!!

 

[orthobird]

rudder control horns glued on!! Baby steps!!!

 

[Dooinit]

Dude!! That's looking awesome. I like the colors you are starting with. I have a red and black scheme I am making up as I go

 

[orthobird]

After i saw Sukhoi Kid's dalton that Tony built for him, i decided to go with the standoffs. this will save me over 4 ounces compared to the plywood block I had manufactured.

 

[orthobird]

slow progress. maybe tomorrow morning, i will get to finish the elevators.