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  1. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I used quick JB Weld to fasten the brass hinge parts
  2. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I set the main wing at zero and the horizontal stab at zero. The stab is adjustable.
  3. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Modified parts of some of my Robart incidence meters to handle the big wing chord of the Cub.
  4. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Vertical stab on and drying.
  5. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Final rudder piece. Cut, beveled, slit, milled, angled, an hour getting this piece right.
  6. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Whoops, extra photo there.
  7. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Soldered the final rudder connectors. I used a c.f. rod to hold the little brass tube parts down. Very little heat and these were done.
  8. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Building the horizontal stab supports/mounts today.
  9. dhal22

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I use a side grinder to shorten flanges. Use primer to help the bond.
  10. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    First phase of rudder building done. Looked the same as prior photos so I put it on the fuse for something different.
  11. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    More rudder assembly. Close to the best part of building, gluing stuff.
  12. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Tapering the rudder pieces from 3/8 - 1/4.
  13. dhal22

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    Southern rock tonight and a southern inspired ipa, whatever that means but hop dang digitty is a good one.
  14. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Not easy to find a straight, even grain 1/4" dowel. I believe that one part of the original kit. The smaller size bent much easier that the 3/8" that I've used elsewhere on the build.
  15. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Back at it briefly this evening. Rudder work but I gotta wait for the glue to dry, the little plywood strip is too risky to try to slip into the dowel with ca.
  16. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Squeezed in a small step before heading out for the day. I soaked the dowel rod overnight.
  17. dhal22

    Timber 110" Twin Build

    Video or it never happened.
  18. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Nice tight joints. Waiting on the outer dowel to soak.
  19. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I realized I have a rudder to build. A 3/8" end mill makes for quick work.
  20. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    The cross brace material is thick wall tubing so I bored out some dead weight.
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