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  1. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Got it.
  2. TonyHallo

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    Why not just use the mold and make a new cowl? I've done the lost foam method, clean out is a pain. I used foam to make the wing tips plugs for the Cherokee, cheaper than balsa!
  3. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Does Tonyjet have a web page?
  4. TonyHallo

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    I just weighted the cowl for the 30% Chipmunk, it is a large cowl 12 1/2" wide and 18" long, it is just over 16 ounces. Based on thickness I would say it is about 12 ounces per yard of cloth. That's one nice job there Snoop.
  5. TonyHallo

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    That's looking good.
  6. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I would go crazy cutting all the tapes, I just used a 25 yard roll of 3/4" on the right wing. I find almost impossible to cut a straight line, cut a few short pieces of bias tape for rudder leading edge but that's it. Didn't know they made 2mm pinking shears, just recently found 3 mm thanks to...
  7. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The 2" perimeter tape is installed one piece from the root to the outer end of the aileron . The top reference line was laid out 1" above the centerline of the leading edge. The tape was cemented to the top side only along the leading edge, then cemented to the wing tip at the centerline. The...
  8. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The tapes are done on except for the 2" perimeter tape in theses photos. The two wide scale tape was just recently offered by F&M, all the previous builds were done with 1" wide tape. I'm kind of excited about laying down the 2" tape. Yesterday I discovered the front tongue that slides into...
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Yes, I got the rings are from IFlyTallies. The rings are laser cut material, reminds me of gasket sheet material. You could 3D print rings if you are in to that. I still have a few left or I would be looking at buying a printer. I tried to buy rings from Balsa USA but they never responded...
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The fabric arrived today, put the top fabric on and shrunk all the fabric to 250 degrees. Then started on the inspection rings. I really do like the way the rings look when covered with the doily. Four are done, nine more to go, it takes 15 minutes or so to get the doily ironed down around...
  11. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    That's right, let's busy, you will be flying before you know it.
  12. TonyHallo

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    My comment was to the development of the cowl. The top half is a separate development from the bottom half.
  13. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% Piper Cherokee Glass Fuselage Build.

    Pulled the pant this morning. The mold half was leveled using three 1/4"-20 screws at the parting surface, this provided a drill jig to drill the 1/4" holes for the axle. I was relying on the drill depth gauge on the drill press and it is either off or I don't how to use it, went a little too...
  14. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The Stits video is available on YouTube. Here is the manual, it will tell everything you need to know and more.
  15. TonyHallo

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    Where the cowl is split on the full scale may help your decision.
  16. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% Piper Cherokee Glass Fuselage Build.

    Had a lot of time waiting for the cement to dry while taping the aileron for the Champ so I got the mold waxed for the main gear. For mounting the main pants, the 1/4" axle goes through the side near the strut and extends all the way over to the opposite side where a 1/4" plywood plate is...
  17. TonyHallo

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    You doing this just for the ability to cover with film?
  18. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    If I were covering a Cub I would definitely sew the fuselage fabric to form an envelope. What a great transition it provides between the fin and fuselage.
  19. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I'm using Stits fabric and tapes applied with Steward Systems water based products. I can work inside the house without the odor of MEK. I used Stits products on the Super Cub last fall because I could work outside or in the garage with the doors open. The Stits product is easier to use in my...
  20. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    When I went to the shelf where the fabric is stored I realized that there was not enough fabric to cover the wings! As a matter of fact there was only enough to cover the bottom of one wing. The bottom of the right wing is covered and screws installed, shrunk to 200 degrees F, just enough to...
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