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  1. dhal22

    3D Laser Cutting

    Router is a good idea for cutting G10 in a garage. I use a band saw or scroll saw, not fun.
  2. dhal22

    Hangar 9 3.1M Sukhoi

    I have located a 3W-170 for a good price and am about to pull the trigger. At least I would have a reason to take mine out of the box. David
  3. dhal22

    Savox 2230 info

    Interesting comments. Thx guys.
  4. dhal22

    SOLOSHOT2: Get The Perfect RC Video of Your Plane In Flight By Yourself!

    I'm about ready to order one of these.
  5. dhal22

    SOLOSHOT2: Get The Perfect RC Video of Your Plane In Flight By Yourself!

    Very cool. I started coaching my son in baseball a few years ago and the video recording stopped. The wife won't bother. I could use this to record the kids and plane flying.
  6. dhal22

    Glassing and Painting techniques

    I will check out the Nason products.
  7. dhal22

    3W-100 Looking for some advice

    Gerhard's service is awesome and inexpensive. And he will spend a good amount of time on the phone if needed. I love his service.
  8. dhal22

    800cc Radial?!?!? YES!

    Awesome engine. Love the sound.
  9. dhal22

    MVVS 190 light edition.

    My goodness!
  10. dhal22

    3D printer from Dremel

    I assume it's too small for most ideas but it's a start.
  11. dhal22

    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    happy holidays everyone!!!!
  12. dhal22

    Glassing and Painting techniques

    I always used hairspray for holding the glass down on the wood. have not considered it for sealing wood.
  13. dhal22

    Glassing and Painting techniques

    I love Minwax Polycrylic. I used it on the Blue Angel i posted a photo of earlier in this thread. Virtually zero weight gain after it dries. Very easy to sand, softer finish though. And any water based finish needs sanding sealer under it.
  14. dhal22

    Glassing and Painting techniques

    I like my job, I own my own company, but man it get's in the way of building and flying.
  15. dhal22

    Glassing and Painting techniques

    Guys, venting flammable paint with a residential grade fan is dangerous. A protected motor is necessary. I don't remember what I bought but it encloses the electrical sparks around the motor.
  16. dhal22

    Glassing and Painting techniques

    Thanks Terry. Minwax Policrylic on 3/4 oz glass. Paint is Nelson Hobbies water based polyurethane under Sherwin Williams Finish 1 clear coat. Applied with a DeVilbiss Starting Line HLVP gun and an Iwata air brush, exactly as what you show above. My 1st paint job (above) was months of...
  17. dhal22

    Glassing and Painting techniques

    This is a thread for me! I love painted planes. I use Evercoat for larger fills and love it. Although it dries to quickly. Joint compound works great for filling the wood grain. I fly ARFs but build classic pattern planes. Her is a scratch built MK Blue Angel I did a couple of years ago...
  18. dhal22

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    I am strictly an IPA guy but Bell's Two Hearted Ale may be the best beer in the world. Fantastic flavor.
  19. dhal22

    Anyone Remeber/Have this tool -->

    I was looking at my engine today wondering about how I could accurately check thrust
  20. dhal22

    Who makes the best Glow Driver?

    What an accomplishment getting the little Cox engines to run was so many years ago. Brings back some good memories.
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