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  1. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Thx guys.
  2. dhal22

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I have a little Sherline mill but wanted something full-size. I watched Craigslist for 3-4 years. I knew what range I wanted and a big boy popped up and I grabbed it. Same thing with my big lathe. Here is a recent photo of the mill. Tony, sorry about the thread drift……
  3. dhal22

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    the 'squish band' is how close the piston comes to the head?
  4. dhal22

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Outstanding!!
  5. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Much better.......
  6. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Now to cut the window to fit. None of this is glued yes, just test fitting.
  7. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I put the Dremel in a vise and milled the 2 side pieces.
  8. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Seemed to have worked.
  9. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I made a router setup to resolve the recessed window issue. The Dremel base became sacrificial perhaps as I CA glued the G10 plate on.
  10. dhal22

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    No clue what you both are talking about.
  11. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I think recessing the window might be necessary. The aluminum strip needs to be flat.
  12. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Working on upper window today. Sheered some aluminum strip, also found out my sheer/ brake cuts window plastic as well.
  13. dhal22

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    But fun and entertaining every step of the way.
  14. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I found your recommendation locally. And he sold me a Jeti switch as well. Now to read about them.
  15. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I assume rolling the Poly Lite over the dowel in this photo will be be easy enough.
  16. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Tony, some of your comments have been a concern of mine for awhile, just no prior experience to base my build steps process on. The Poly Lite fabric will have to be cut around the windows as they are permanently installed.
  17. dhal22

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    Check out some of his builds on rcsb. Colossal………
  18. dhal22

    My buddy turned up to the flying field in his classic VW camper van

    ZERO interest in FPV. Worse I assume they added the explosions after the filming? Dumb………
  19. dhal22

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    Yes, ‘Savarg’ on rcsb.
  20. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Yes. I guess. Too late now…………. Please let me know of any issues with this approach.
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