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  1. TonyHallo

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Been doing some work on my lathe. Made an interlock device to prevent the cross feed and longitudinal feeds from engaging together, decided I needed one for the carriage lock and longitudinal feed. It is still a work in process. Below the cross feed is engaged and the plunger is extended...
  2. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    The mold has 10 coats of Partall #2 wax on it. I never tried relying on the wax alone and have always used PVA. When the part comes out of the mold the PVA normally comes with it. I have used Pam for release agent for Ultracal 30, don't believe I would use it for resin though. Put a drop of...
  3. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    The Super Cub has fuel tank covers, I decided to hide the flap and aileron servos under the covers.
  4. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Tell me which arm did you shorten? Top or bottom? I went back and looked at the Super Cub photos and I had to shorten the bottom horn. The front side is going to the bottom of the aileron, if you zoom in you can see it is moved in one hole on the horn. I do remember the cables remained...
  5. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    Well then you need skates rather than skies for your plane.
  6. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    A piece of KS brass tube makes a great axle captured between two pieces of plywood. For the mold, it is already waxed. I use PVA for release film but there are easier products to use. I understand Loctite 700-NC works great, 700-NC . I plan to purchase this product next. Cut a piece of...
  7. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    Get out the snow skis.
  8. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    The package was delivered on 2/21/23 at 3:42 pm?
  9. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    What's going on In Canada with your air fields?
  10. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    That was the same path I took when I built the Super Cub. I used CB Associates #CB5647 pulleys, don't why I didn't make them? Nice lathe project.
  11. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I wet sanded the mold with 1500 and 2500, the marks are still there and as I study the mold I'm quite confident the marks were there all along. As I think back my friend who I was building the plane for owned a hobby shop and gave me all of his old stock of Hobby Poxy when Pettit quit the...
  12. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    Until fields in my area are rolled, it's not much fun.
  13. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    Well you have a few months to go then.
  14. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I did find the mold but I don't know what happen to it over the years. It has little bumps, not quite sure why but i know it will wet sand out. You can use it if you like.
  15. TonyHallo

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    I think my first build back in 1985 was a Sterling kit, Piper Vagabond, 1/2A size, didn't last long!!! Of course I was smart enough to fly it without any help?
  16. TonyHallo

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    If I can find my mold, I can send it to you. I know I saved it, just don't where I put it.
  17. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    It has been rather warm the last few days here in the Burg, Friday reality set in 22 F.
  18. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    I'm using the blanket method and the Champ lacks a center stringer so it works out better to do the tail separate. Notice in the photo how the leading edge of the rudder just disappears into the space between the two top stringers. The sides and the top are simple to do, there's more work in...
  19. TonyHallo

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    When do yo find the weather and field are acceptable in your part of the world? I looking at 2 months from now.
  20. TonyHallo

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The bias cut tape worked great, one shot and done. I think I will buy a few more pairs just in case they quit making them.
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