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  1. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Thanks a bunch guys,, makes the long hours in the shop well worth it , I appreciate it.
  2. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    I would like to give a big thank you to all of you following this build. I know its taking a bit longer then most build . so I appreciate your patience...
  3. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    replacing the hinges hold down nuts with aluminum plates which is secured with wood screws on the inside
  4. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    engine mount welding done, not the nicest looking but strong, trial fitting and then to clean it up and paint
  5. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Merci, tu sais mes ancetre son de la ville Forgues en France
  6. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    a lot of work and very little to show for it LOL
  7. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    good question, anad I don't know if I will really know since I haven't made a proper wood mount that I could actually use, but I think it might be very similar or the metal tube might even come out a bit lighter
  8. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    This is one big rudder,
  9. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    it has t do with scale, but the wood box you see here was just a setup to line up the engine properly, now that it is, I just need to fill in the blanks so to speak. It will be mig welded by my neighbor, he is an expert mig welder.
  10. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    working on the engine mount jig , once tubes are welded in the proper place, then I start removing steel parts not needed
  11. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    working on the fin and preparing the engine for welding
  12. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Thanks for your kind words, although many people might beg to differ LOL
  13. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    electronic failsafe switch, using a 62 amp power mosfet,
  14. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    still working on the rudder hinges,
  15. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    I'm considering getting this instead, http://www.busybeetools.com/products/end-mill-2in-with-3-carbide-inserts-r8.html
  16. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Unfortunately I don't get it sharpened and it shows, I will need to buy a new one,
  17. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    working on fin/rudder spars and hinges
  18. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    mock up mounting of the engine, to check proper location and cowling adjustment, once I'm satisfied, I will make the proper steel tubing engine mount. so no, this is not the final mount lol
  19. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    one more but with me in it LOL
  20. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    loosely trial fitting of the wings, cowling, and horizontal stab.
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