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  1. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Started covering the right wing tonight just in time for the RNC convention! It took a while to finish tape the left aileron because the hinge leafs were replaced. I hit both of them while finish sanding and put flat spots on the knuckles. Look better now. Also while surfing the Steward web...
  2. TonyHallo

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Fibertechnmore does not offer the items however National Balsa does. The canopy is $89 and cowl/pant set is $125. Kind of odd since Fibertech does offer so many of Wendal's designs. Need to decide what engine to use. Been flying my 38% Christen Eagle with an old ZDZ 80RV and JMB can, once...
  3. TonyHallo

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    While postman didn't bring it, I scored a Hosteller 30% Chipmunk kit yesterday for $100.00. This is a complete kit that includes the sticks and sheeting, $425 cost. I already have the plans that I purchased at Toledo several years ago. Just might be the next build? I need the cowl, pants...
  4. TonyHallo

    Mountain Goats and RC Planes

    Great video!!!
  5. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The problem areas are where several layers overlap. Consider the trailing edge, two light coats onto the edge, attach the bottom fabric, another coat of Ecobond, attach the top fabric, another light coat of Ecobond and the perimeter tape. The Ecobond works much like Stits after the Poly Brush...
  6. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    AKNick, Another question, do you the spacing of the fabric screws on the aileron? I see that the Cub using the slipstream spacing on the Ailerons?
  7. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Made it back from the beach yesterday, between last night and this afternoon when out flying and finished the top of the left wing. All finish tapes are installed. Started covering the aileron. No photos of the wing since it looks the same as the bottom! I worked outside today in the...
  8. TonyHallo

    Scale Champion Model Aircraft Company??

    Good to hear, winter project?
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Not sure what way I will go, tending towards not cutting the rings open. Thank you again for pointing this out, I've bought gauges from Ifly in the past. never gave them a thought. I started the top of the left wing this morning and decided to make the tool below to make the screw turning...
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    That's great, just ordered 100, these have more detail than the BUSA plywood rings. Wasn't sure how many I needed but are a lot of them on this plane. 100 should cover it with a few to spare. Thank you!
  11. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I sent Balsa USA an email several weeks ago, never heard back. I'm looking for the grommet rings provided with the 1/3 scale Super Cub kit, can't find them on their web site, maybe they do not offer them for sale. Might be a COVID 19 thing, I will call them tomorrow as well. Any other sources...
  12. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Finished installing the screws on the bottom on the wing and installed the finish tapes. It does take a little time figuring out what order to install the tapes, the lift strut fittings add to the confusion, I think I got it right. 185 screws were installed, I'm using a slotted pan head type...
  13. TonyHallo

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Looking inside I'm surprised more of the fuselage formers didn't break when the firewall cracked? I see a lot of air when I look at the first photo above inside the fuselage.
  14. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The service manual states a new and simplified method of attaching the covering to the ribs is used on the Champion. 3/4" tape is laid over the fabric and ribs and fastened in place with #4 screws and washers over which 2" tape is laid. I used 1/2" tape, #0 pan head screws and washers, and laid...
  15. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The top of the wing went on well. All the fabric is attached and shrunk to 250 F.
  16. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Well I'm working in my air conditioned basement, about 62 F. It about the same as Poly Fiber, less stink.
  17. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Started putting the fabric down. Using Steward Systems Ecobond to attach the Stits lite fabric. Water based, no odor which is nice. Brush on two coats of Ecobond allowing it dry, then using an iron at 225F, iron the fabric in place. Very much the same as Stits. For the strut fittings I...
  18. TonyHallo

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    And a nicely done EDF 737. Electric foam models are taking over the flying fields, this giant scale stuff is a dying breed. I'm not ready to go electric yet, kinda funny, I spent 43 years making electricity!
  19. TonyHallo

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Some more photos from "Wings Over Piper" A very large scale Spacewalker and Carbon Cub. A very nice Stinsion Model something or other.
  20. TonyHallo

    Scale Champion Model Aircraft Company??

    I knew I seen this plane kit before. Check the Fiberglass Specialties web site. The cowl is listed under Davey Systems/Champion in their cowls and accessories section. I would tend to believe the windshield was cut from flat plastic.
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