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  1. TonyHallo

    Best Blades?

    The point breaks long before the blade get dull, I'm with Ace.
  2. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Working on the rudder pull-pull, hinge pins and the elevator control linkage. Found a photo of the full scale part on line. Need to come up with two clevises for the rudder cables, right thinking of forming them from copper sheet.
  3. TonyHallo

    Best Blades?

    I have about 1000 #11 in stock, I did buy some of the scalpel blades for a trail and really don't remember the outcome, I didn't like the individual rapped packets. I do like the No 5 and No 6 handles, don't roll off the bench.
  4. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    This tail wheel was available years ago, might look on Ebay. It truly is a thing of beauty. You might look at these http://www.ohio-superstar.com/spring-style-tail-wheels/sg68gnf1jaerwt7rg4w11v5ij6s6m8
  5. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    No I don't. Just my hobby. The cowl and canopy are available from Don Carlson at RCaiir@gmail.com, he has a kit as well. Welcome aboard!
  6. TonyHallo

    Scale Corsair F4U 1/3 scale

    Nice
  7. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Here's a photo from yesterday, was center drilling a piece stock to hold the rod end screws while the heads were faced. Took 12" of the way just to drill, needed to push the tailstock out of the to tap, this is why a larger machine is better. I would get the 30" bed if possible
  8. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Grizzly tools has a wide selection. I think all are built by Sieg in China.
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Reference photo
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Got the tail wires worked out today. Modified to the Dubro 4-40 rod end to look more scale
  11. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Looks like a nice machine, like the power crossfeed and reverse feed. They are 25 miles from my home and never heard of them? The slim live center would be a good option if you with them.
  12. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I laid out a center line on the bench then constructed a perpendicular line with a large compass. With the fuselage on the center line the stabilizer was blocked level in position on the perpendicular line. In this position the front stab mount was glued in with a mixture of epoxy and chopped...
  13. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I decided to delay the home project until next spring so I put the Champ back on the bench, determined that the rear mount for the stabilizer was not going the work so went ahead and made new parts for a rear mount and began installing the front stabilizer mount. Once the epoxy cures the...
  14. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    The bed length is fine, the swing might be a little on the small side!
  15. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    You will not be sorry.
  16. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    You will use the lathe for many things unrelated to airplanes. It's not so much the size of the parts but more the power of the machine that's doing the work.
  17. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    I feel my 9x19 is marginal.
  18. TonyHallo

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Roger, How thick is the airfoil? The tip looks pretty fat?
  19. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Ain't that the truth!
  20. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    I have a HF 9"X19" lathe and a cheap Grizzley mill/drill. I wish the lathe had cross feed but you need to get into a $2000 machine for cross feed. For the hobby both machines can do whatever I need. There are some nice machines on Craig's list, at least in my area.
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