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Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build
The flange is complete as well as the the front fairings and fuel cap. Moving on to the front tubes inside the fuselage.- TonyHallo
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Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build
Been thinking about the lower windshield flange. Found the details of the Super Cub flange on the Super Cub Build site however there were no installation details. It appears that there are two mating halves that pinch the windshield that are riveted together, then the Piper tape is applied to...- TonyHallo
- Post #428
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Sport Somethin extra
What Mikey said! But there is a third option, Hobby King covering film, 5 meters for $13.00, looks like Monokote, goes on like UltraKote and stays tight. I covered these wings in December 2014, still tight today. The only problems I ran into was I could not color match the green covering and...- TonyHallo
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Sport Name That Plane!
Almost reminders me of a Great Planes Trainer- TonyHallo
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Sport Name That Plane!
Most training type aircraft had 2 to3 degrees of down thrust- TonyHallo
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Sport Name That Plane!
Looks like it has a lot of right thrust- TonyHallo
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Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build
Once cured, the Super Fill was sanded down to the top layer of tape before the wings were removed. Then the fairings were cut, fit and screwed in place. The new windshield is on the way so once the glass is fit the final two front fairing will be made.- TonyHallo
- Post #427
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Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build
The wing roots were wrapped with masking tape 4 layers thick and Poly Fiber Super Fill was used to match the top of the fuselage to the wing roots. I wanted the fuselage root to be slightly proud of the wing root. The perimeter of the aluminum fairings will be wrapped vinyl electrical tape to...- TonyHallo
- Post #426
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Sport Somethin extra
And Monokote smell!!!- TonyHallo
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Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build
Cut and fit the windows today, not sure why I took the protective plastic off the rear windows. Does anyone out there know if PEG sheet will take dye? Would like to put a light green tint on the windows. There is a lot of glass in this plane. I think next I will put the wings on and make the...- TonyHallo
- Post #425
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Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build
Moved to rear of the plane. I plan to use the blanket method to cover the fuselage since the rudder leading edge just ends in an empty space between the two top stringers and there is a large open area between the top of the vertical fin and the top longeron. In the photo below the fabric will...- TonyHallo
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Sport Name That Plane!
Darn I was guessing a Goldberg Eagle.- TonyHallo
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Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build
Thank you WMcNabb. I found it interesting reading. When I worked in my dad's auto repair shop years ago we called the 3M strip caulk "DumDum", roll it between your palms until soft then push it place. Another interesting fact I found is that LP Aero Plastics is located about 25 miles from my...- TonyHallo
- Post #423
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Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build
Well I got the windshield mounted but decided to revise my mounting method, you know another prototype. What I have will work but it will be much better with a new windshield. Since new windshields are available from RCAIIR I have decided to order a new one. I have come too far to take a...- TonyHallo
- Post #421
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Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build
Got the rear cowl aluminum fitted and mounted. Still needs a little finish work on the edges, will take care of that just before paint. Now I can fit the windshield.- TonyHallo
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Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build
I used SeeTemp to make the pattern for the aluminum sheet. The rear cowl is one piece with the split on the bottom of the fuselage. I used to stock up SeeTemp and #11 Exacto blades at the Toledo show every year. I will miss that show for sure. This red colored stuff is several years old, the...- TonyHallo
- Post #419
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Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build
Spent last week in Key West so it is time to get back to work. I added 1/8 x 1/4 spruce stringers to the rear cowl area. These were not shown on the plans. I'm planning to make the rear cowl out of .010" aluminum sheet much like the full scale. The only aluminum I could find that was .010"...- TonyHallo
- Post #418
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The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread
Looks great- TonyHallo
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The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread
Why not use a servo? It is a neat idea you have there.- TonyHallo
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Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build
This discussion about got me thinking. I have an unfinished BUSA Super Cub, covered with Stits, fake stitches, tapes, sprayed with Poly Brush and a light coat of Poly Spray. I weighted one wing, 3 3/4 pounds less paint. I have no idea what the wing weighted before covering but both wings are...- TonyHallo
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