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  1. TonyHallo

    File size??

    I just tried a 5MB PDF, too large, this one went no problem. Wonder where the limit is?
  2. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    The second part came out of the mold at 12 1/2 ounces, I will be using this one. Fitted the canopy to 1/8" balsa formers and side rails, it is joined with a mixture of epoxy and colloidal silica. Once this cures I plan to glass the canopy to the balsa side rail with 4 ounce cloth. After the...
  3. TonyHallo

    Sig/Jetco PT-19

    Sig made great kits with great instructions.
  4. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Worked on the dash today. Found a photo that I like on Airliners.net. Made a cardboard template and sent it off to SAC Midwest for a price estimate. Looking at the yokes, need a 3d printer and someone who knows how to use it.
  5. TonyHallo

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Getting there!
  6. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Surprised they are still on business. Many years ago a friends hobby shop had their complete line.
  7. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    I have the mold ready to go for tomorrow, hope to start at 6:00 am, second layer 12:00 and final layer at 6:00 pm. Then make the plugs for vacuum forming.
  8. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Will make a second one, will eliminate the second layer of 8 ounce. This one weights 18 ounces trimmed as shown.
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Pulled the part out this morning.
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    As the mold warmed up in the sun, the canopy began releasing for the the PVA as seen by the green tint areas, I expect this will come out easy. Rain tomorrow so no more basking but the sun has speed up the curing process.
  11. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    I put the second layer of 8 ounce cloth on this morning. I should pull the part out tomorrow evening. I have the mold basking in the sun right now to speed up the cure on the last layer. My test piece with one layer of 8 ounce just didn't feel stiff enough. Layers 2 and 3 were installed as...
  12. TonyHallo

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    999,998.
  13. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    To hold the mold in place I used 1"x 10" sheeting, another $15 at Lowes. It really helps having the mold on firm ground. I started waxing without the supports and decided it wasn't goin to work. Before taking the photo I sopped up the excess resin in the bottom of the mold with paper towels...
  14. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Put 15 coats of Partall #2 wax and 3 coats of Partall #10 PVA on the mold. then got the first 4 ounce glass cloth on. In the past I used West Systems products, trying a different product from US Composites based on reading here on the web. The US Composites products are cheaper also, $55 for 3...
  15. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Boy you have come a long way!!!
  16. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    The mold is complete. There are a few bubbles that occurred, not sure why but suspect working in the sun had something to do with it. I can patch them up with putty. The balsa work plug was destroyed in the removal. Going to make two fiberglass parts then make the cement plugs. Rather...
  17. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Getting close to fabric?
  18. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Put two coats of resin mixed with carbon powder, one layer of 6 ounce cloth, two layers of chopped fibers on the ends. Will add the chopped fibers the remaining surfaces tomorrow. Might need another quart of resin.
  19. TonyHallo

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Spent a lot of time recently working on the "new to me" mill, time to get back on the Cherokee. Mounted the canopy plug to a dry eraser board purchased at Lowes, then put on 14 coats of wax, sprayed the last coat of release film this morning. Hope to lay up the mold tomorrow. It will get to...
  20. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    A drill press is still handy, drilling on a mill can be a pain. If I'm just drilling holes, I would normally prefer the drill press.
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