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  1. Forgues-Research

    Scale Plans built P-51

    not sure if there would be any interest but I have the plans , probably the most scale of all 1/4 scale P-51D Mustang, They are no longer availlable , they are from Doss Steed who passed away some time ago
  2. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Technology is helping in many ways , here is the spinner as it evolved, the final picture is the printed spinner with a lot of work to make it smooth, still needs a bit of fine sanding and one more coat of paint
  3. Forgues-Research

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    you can always anodize the valve covers red lol
  4. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    fitted the electronic tray which will slide in and out as needed , you will also notice, still a lot of TLC left to do in the cockpit area
  5. Forgues-Research

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    now this scaled down to 1/3 would be awesome
  6. Forgues-Research

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    a friend of mine did have the Pegasus on his 1/3 cub, way more power then you need but then again it would depend on what type of flying you are planning to do, prop hanging , ouch nooooooooooo
  7. Forgues-Research

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Mine weighed 33 lbs and I had a Saito 270 twin modified to ignition but still glow fuel , let me tell you it was scale flying but I saw Bob Nelitz fly his super scale cub with a quadra 35, yes quadra, remember he was the very first to design such a large airplane and gas engines where at...
  8. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    "Frankly it's a meticulous and impressive job Roger" Google translate LOL
  9. Forgues-Research

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Your going to love this airplane, and by the way very nice build so far, keep it up What are you planning for power?
  10. Forgues-Research

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I built a Nelitz from Plans a long time ago but on the plans you use round wooden dowels for the fuselage, I wonder why they call it a Nelitz kit
  11. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    you design with a cad program, in my case I use Solidworks, then you can print.
  12. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Although I have more tests to do, I am quite confident it will be OK , because I printed solid and no percentage of infill, one solid piece.
  13. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Here is a picture of the 3D printed spinner, on this picture there is a coat of filler specifically for 3D printed items, and you can see I have started to sand to make it smooth, the back plate is also printer and it fits perfectly and tight , I'm very happy with this
  14. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    included photos of the front instrument panel now that cameral battery is fully charged, and testing for size of the electronics behind the rear seat, looks good, redesigned the spinner and back plate to leave space for the propeller., but this is not printed yet
  15. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Thank you , that is very kind of you .
  16. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    on a smaller note, I needed some small wire keepers, then it dawned on me, I have a 3D printer , so lets make some and let me tell you itworks just as I had hoped for that's a servo wire you see
  17. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Aero Tech 35% Velox Custom Build

    we miss your Velox build my friend
  18. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Insane , probably something my ex would have said LOL Genius hmmm I have been called worst LOL
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