Scale 50% Dalotel 165

[Forgues-Research]

Hello, my name is Christophe Gomes and I am from France. I read with attention the evolution of your work on it fabulous French plane that is the DALOTEL. And I look forward to seeing the result of your work. Best regards.
Christophe

Merci Christophe, apprecier

 

[TonyHallo]

Rodger,
I have found that 1/4" wire must be heated to form tight bends then re-harden by reheating to cheery red and quenching. See http://www.wikihow.com/Harden-Steel.

 

[Toffer77]

Hello, you continued the DALOTEL 50 %?

I understand that you built a smaller model.

Best regards,

Christophe

 

[Forgues-Research]

Hello, you continued the DALOTEL 50 %?

I understand that you built a smaller model.

Best regards,

Christophe

Yes Christophe, I am building the 50% Dalotel but until the smaller one is ready to fly for this season I am concentrating on it, you can see the build thread here http://giantscalenews.com/threads/dalotel-junior.1349/

I am looking forward to get back on the big one soon, probably in a few weeks

 

[Forgues-Research]

Well, it took a bit longer to get the small Dalotel ready but now I am getting back on the big one and hope to have some updates real soon

 

[Pistolera]

YAY!!!

 

[stangflyer]

Sweetness.

 

[Forgues-Research]

OK guys, I need advice, the wings will be sheeted with 1/32" plywood, not a problem but , on the leading edge I need to form the proper curve, any suggestions I'm all ears

 

[IMAC FANATIC]

Wet with water, let rest until the start to curl , bend slowly and tape in place till dry, repeat if necessary for extreme bends.
Or... make a mock up of the curve out of waste stock and bend wet repeat on the table instead of in place, that way thw water doesnt effect the wing stock. Like making balsa tubes for wiring. Able to get 1/32" into inner radius of 3/4" pvc pipe, go slow.

 

[Toffer77]

Excellent! I hope to see lead this great project.

Welcome back and good luck !