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  1. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    The pinking tape sold by F&M is just about 3 mm, would be great for making odd sized patches and such. Just wondering why you are cutting the tape rather than buying from F&M? Each rib takes about 4' of tape, that is a lot of cutting.
  2. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Have a link to those 3mm shears?
  3. TonyHallo

    Rotormast V-22 Osprey Review

    Just came across this build, very nice.
  4. TonyHallo

    Scale Mick Reeves 1/3 scale Tiger Moth

    No I have the boxer. I see they offer two versions of the inline, 180 degree firing and 270 degree. Apparently the 270 degree provides a classic warbird sound.
  5. TonyHallo

    Scale Mick Reeves 1/3 scale Tiger Moth

    Nice!!!!
  6. TonyHallo

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I found 8" x 8" x 1/4" steel plate on Ebay today for about $8 each, bought two to mount the grinder on the work bench. It will be hinged so that it swings down when not in use. Thank you David for getting me moving.
  7. TonyHallo

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I was at Harbor Freight yesterday looking at their grinder stand, $69. My 6" grinder is sitting on the floor, when I need to use it I set it on a stool, need to get it mounted.
  8. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Got a little time yesterday on the Champ, working on the landing gear. As previously posted the new gear is 3/4" longer. The original design used 4-40 screws as the hinge pins and hinged portion was riding on the threads, never cared for that so I decided to fit the main struts with 1/4" brass...
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale Mick Reeves 1/3 scale Tiger Moth

    When is the reveal? I can't wait!!!
  10. TonyHallo

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    That's a great finish.
  11. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Take the easy way out. https://www.mecoa.biz/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=125
  12. TonyHallo

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    I sent it you in a conversation, I would image it is copywrite. I used brass bars from McMaster Carr, 1/4" x 6" and 3/8" X 6". when the angle was milled the the bars warped as the outer skin was removed. Took some time messing with them taking alternate cuts. If I knew then I would have...
  13. TonyHallo

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    I don't know what size mine is but will hold 1/2" tool. I run my lathe at 400 rpm just about for everything, rarely do I change speeds. I would think your lathe already has a carriage lock, I just added a bolt so I didn't need to use an allen wrench.
  14. TonyHallo

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    Miller Lite
  15. TonyHallo

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Steven, In regards to rigidity, two of the best mods are a solid 4 bolt tool pot holder and tapered gibs on the carriage. I did the 4 bolt tool post holder as soon as I got the lathe and just recently di the gib mod. It was shown in the August edition of the "The Home Shop Machinist" for the...
  16. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Might think about red Loctite rather than the nuts, works great.
  17. TonyHallo

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Nice work Steven. On these hobby lathes you will find it difficult to use form tools due to chatter, you are better off doing it off hand and filing to the final shape. At least that's has been my experience.
  18. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    My wife tested positive for COVID before Christmas, I came down with same symptoms next day so we both missed Christmas with our family and have been in exile since then. Didn't feel very well so I can't tell you just how many movies I have watched since then. Didn't have much desire to work...
  19. TonyHallo

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    You're never going to finish the Cub now!
  20. TonyHallo

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    That's a great set of R8 collets I assume?
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