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  1. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    one more step, and if all goes well I will run the retract servo with the full weight of the gear.
  2. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    after testing the plywood mockup, I cut some aluminum
  3. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    any time just drop in, but I do know you live quite a distance , since you gave me the idea for the anti rotation, something else to think about, the dampening action, the original had rubber inserts
  4. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    a bit more work done on the landing gear, measure 10 times before cutting LOL You will notice with the wheel, its not at 90 degrees, this is because I needed to make sure I had a bit of toe in when the wheels were retracted.
  5. Forgues-Research

    Sport Dalotel Junior

    after a short night of sleep, with the grand kids, a bit of building the boost tabs, with the garage door open, the temperature climbed to +17c today, no snow left anywhere
  6. Forgues-Research

    Sport Dalotel Junior

    Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Hannika,
  7. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    I would ike to wish one and all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Happy Hannika also Lets build airplanes LOLOL
  8. Forgues-Research

    Sport Dalotel Junior

    made a plywood jig for the Robarts hinges, and drilled both wing and aileron, came out perfect.. also glued last sheeting on the second wing,
  9. Forgues-Research

    Sport Dalotel Junior

    Here is a photo of the Clamp
  10. Forgues-Research

    3D Viper-ST 100-120cc scratch build......it continues!

    Looking real good Terry
  11. Forgues-Research

    Sport Dalotel Junior

    Yes I did make them, not that hard to do . as for the screws , I made them also, using threaded rods, and made the small aluminum knob, simply screw the knob on the end and glue with CA,
  12. Forgues-Research

    Sport Dalotel Junior

    I think the pictures tells the story LOL
  13. Forgues-Research

    Sport Dalotel Junior

    I use Weldbond glue but you can use any Carpenters glue
  14. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Hey Matthew, I am looking at a double spring, meaning a strong outer spring with a weaker inner spring, but so far my problem is how I will be able to install it or remove it , the original used dampening rubber inserts, and this might also be an option
  15. Forgues-Research

    Sport Dalotel Junior

    fitting the spar , servo tray support and landing gear block reinforcement, not quite finished.
  16. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    trial fitting the wheel in the wheel well before I drill the hole in the oleo with the proper angle,
  17. Forgues-Research

    Sport Dalotel Junior

    after preparing for second cut , I cut off the aileron, sanded smooth, sanded smooth also the wing leading edge , cut the proper thickness on my table saw from a solid balsa block the strips needed , then my buddy showed up so we ended up cutting the second side of the second wing,
  18. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    You are most welcome to come over any time.......
  19. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Nice idea guys but this is a scale airplane for competition LOL no candies , sorry LOLOL
  20. Forgues-Research

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Drop Bay?????
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