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  1. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Thanks my friend , it sure is a nice ride getting there LOL
  2. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    as you can see here the rear part of the fuselage will not be paint primer like the rest, since it will not be seen by the judges, and this primer bluish is what I can see on the color photo of the full size . Also the top deck is painted semi gloss black with the fuel cap installed, not sure if...
  3. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    so now the 1/32" plywood front deck is in , will not glue it, but rather simply use screws as seen in the photo, other photo, is the gas cap with fuel line retainer . not finished yet
  4. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    two things today, made a mockup of the front plywood deck, and also a mockup of the windshield, cheaper and less work with the cardboard stock
  5. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    the rear canopy painted now to let it dry properly, and speaking of high tech stuff, have a look at my high tech cutting of the corners LOL
  6. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Thank you for your kind words, yes flying when the weather is good is always a priority. I have done a lot of flying this year, but with a small (70" Extrea) testing the Aura 8 auto stabilizer, some telemetry sensors such as voltage of the main batteries, and airspeed with the proper pitot...
  7. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Ya its working out great, now for the rear canopy LOL then the wind shield, with the amount of work, I'm started to think ARF , hmmm nooooooooo
  8. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    front canopy trim painted , but a few touch ups will be needed, but I'm happy as it works the way it was designed to work
  9. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    got the front canopy done (ish) with a protective film so its not clear.
  10. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Referring to the laser , no it is not hinged, just popping one side from the magnets, the easy to lift
  11. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    I am also working on my Laser 200 so here are some photos. this morning working on the canopy magnetic hold down which is very strong, so you can see the small dots on the side so I can pop it off on one side
  12. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    window frames drilled and temporarily fitted, still waiting for the piano hinges
  13. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    working on the canopy aluminum frame, deliate welding needed but I think I succeeded
  14. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Thanks Earle, I had the material for the top canopy, but was looking for the windscreen, which I did find , I appreciate your suggestion
  15. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    working on the main canopy , a perimeter light frame (1/32) plywood , then has to be drilled all around , you can see a test piece of the 2-56 screw , I'm still not sure if this is going to work the way I want to and there is nothing showing on the original drawings but will see
  16. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Thanks will have a look
  17. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    I'm starting to work on the Dalotel Canopy, and have the Pet G material for the main part, but not for the windshield. I did find some on Ebay but for a $30 order, they want something like $95 shipping, so here is the question , does anyone know where I can get a piece of about 20" x 20" with...
  18. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    well good news Giant scale News lives on, I am very happy
  19. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    I will for sure and if anyone would like to I can also give email update as a group, that could work, so for those of you that might interested, let me know your email address at aerografixs@hotmail.com, I will do my best to keep the updates. and at anytime someone doesn't want to keep getting...
  20. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Well it was a blow to hear from Bart that GSN is shutting down as of September 30th but I do understand his reasoning and only wish him the best with family and career.
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