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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
started the sheeting layout, one piece at a time, covering the top part first, once glued and solid, then I will proceed to bend the radius in place, at least that's the plan- Forgues-Research
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
THE SITE LOLOL- Forgues-Research
- Post #491
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
wow I have to look into this for sure thanks for the information- Forgues-Research
- Post #489
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
hmmmm I don't think mine is pure, but never thought of windex with amonia, how does it work- Forgues-Research
- Post #487
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
thanks , by using Amonia, versus hot water, it rearranges the wood fibers, , but man does it smell awful- Forgues-Research
- Post #485
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
Here you can see the extreme bendin around a radius of the 1/32" plywood which is what the wing will be sheeted with- Forgues-Research
- Post #483
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
yes indeed I am getting back at it along with so many projects, but that's another story. The 1/32" plywood just arrived , and now for the work to begin. I have tested with very good results the bending a piece of 1/32" plywood on a small diameter (1/2") piece of aluminum I have, by using...- Forgues-Research
- Post #482
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
The 1/32 plywood sheeting for the wings have been ordered and should be here within a day or two, in the meantime, I have been experimenting with amonia (diluted) from a hardware store for bending sharp radius for the leading edge, and it works, So soon will start the sheeting , stay tuned ...- Forgues-Research
- Post #480
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
Hey your timing is great, I just came back from Kalispell Montana having spent 6 weeks working on this new concept general aviation airplane, and just getting my jet lag back to today LOL so will be back soon with pictures and work, Roger- Forgues-Research
- Post #479
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IMAC hobby getting expensive
Although they give discounts, don't you think people are simply buying an expensive name? Also a lot of people would rather buy into expensive , it gives them confidence , and I know a few personally, that it looks better to show others there super expensive radios. As for the R&D someone...- Forgues-Research
- Post #98
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IMAC hobby getting expensive
No matter the price tag is way over priced , the main reason, is they sponsor a lot of guys, sponsor a lot of events, advertise a lot, and not being open source, very expensive to do the programming , also when these companies develop there own cpu , that is also expensive, The latest from...- Forgues-Research
- Post #96
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
working on the boost tabs for the ailerons, these will be driven by a servo because of the scale aspect. Also this will most likely be my last post until October as I am going to Montana August 12th until September 30 to work in the electronics department of the this beautiful Synergy aircraft...- Forgues-Research
- Post #477
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Sport Dalotel Junior
our annual fun fly- Forgues-Research
- Post #195
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
boost tab hinged, in the rough- Forgues-Research
- Post #476
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
Although I had pledged not to use balsa, I broke down for the boost tabs lol and also on this other photo, I am using brown packaging paper to guide all wiring. I will be using 15 channels, broken down to 1 = throttle, 1 = choke, 1 = onboard starter, 2 = ailerons, 2 = boost tab for ailerons...- Forgues-Research
- Post #473
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
for now working on the dreaded wing tips, using 3 pieces of 1/32" plywood,- Forgues-Research
- Post #472
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
sounds like a good idea, thanks, I will definitely give it a try.- Forgues-Research
- Post #471
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
OK guys, I need advice, the wings will be sheeted with 1/32" plywood, not a problem but , on the leading edge I need to form the proper curve, any suggestions I'm all ears- Forgues-Research
- Post #468
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Scale 50% Dalotel 165
Well, it took a bit longer to get the small Dalotel ready but now I am getting back on the big one and hope to have some updates real soon- Forgues-Research
- Post #465
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Sport Dalotel Junior
Bob there is no zoom, it's a built in camera in the sunglasses and as for the landing it's very different then the laser. Lol.- Forgues-Research
- Post #194
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