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  1. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Managed to finish the tail post clamp and rudder arms. Think I may split the cowl into three pieces next.
  2. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    Well I'm glad that things are getting better, Ill be interested in seeing the wing modifications.
  3. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    When I bought this kit last October, researched the net about the kit. I found no comments about problems building the wing, is it possible the kit was missing a jig or the plans are distorted?
  4. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    It is a DuBro 200TW.
  5. TonyHallo

    Scale 35% Krill Extra 330SC....CUSTOM-ARF!!!

    They look great
  6. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    So here is the finished version, a lot messing around and redoing things, I'm stopping here. Need to make the clamp for the spring at the tail post and the spring brackets that mount on the rudder. Oh and heat treat the springs.
  7. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Thanks. From what I can tell, the 3200 was used on later models of the Champ, mid 1950's maybe. There was also a Maule brand used. Don't understand the rime or reason for selecting one over the other. Actually started making a 3200 look-a-like but changed after reviewing the service manual.
  8. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Took a while to figure out how to copy a page out of the service but here's what i'm working with,
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Been working off and on over the past few days on the tail wheel. Did a lot of looking at photos and have discovered that there are as many versions of tail wheels as nose bowls. Decided on the Scott 3000 version shown below which matches the service manual drawing. Found a drawing of the...
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    Beer break, kills the pain.
  11. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    What is your reasoning for splitting the ailerons?
  12. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Got it.
  13. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    The reason I ask was that there is not much surface area when gluing the flat gusset onto the round dowel. I thought the gussets were there pieces not one, is this something the kit cutter did? Or did miss read the drawing? Tried Titebond III once and didn't like but for some reason I believe...
  14. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Looking good. What is your glue of choice for the gussets?
  15. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Ordered 3/32" 1095 spring steel from McMaster Carr, came in 2 days, great shipping. The spring steel arrives in the annealed state so that you can form it to shape and drill. Once that is complete, the steel gets heated and quenched to harden, then tempered to provide toughness. I was able...
  16. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I heard back from Aircraft Spruce yesterday, looks like my spruce order is 3 weeks out. The message said that spruce orders have a 5 week lead time. With the lag I just might be splitting the cowl into 3 pieces. Still time to think about it. Got the Roto 85-FS drawing blown up today to make...
  17. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Yes, there are many variations out there. Most of the nose bowls seem to be from Univar https://www.univair.com/aeronca/parts/u4-576-aeronca-nose-cowl/. I'm still study the photos and thinking of using the openings below. This stuff can drive you nuts!
  18. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    You bet, that's what matters.
  19. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    No I don't expect to compete, just have fun.
  20. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Yes it looks like it will fit, the cowl is wide enough, may need to poke a hole in the firewall for the velocity stack. I was hoping the 170 would fit, but no way.
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