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Ah Clem · 05-16-2015, 07:08 PM

Absolutely beautiful, sir!

Heliwhisperer · 05-16-2015, 10:24 PM

Awesome job!
Looks like it was just assembled straight from the box.
Cockpit is a little barren, need the orange jumpsuited pilot.

HW.

Corvette & Copter Guy · 05-16-2015, 11:32 PM

I wanted to put him in there but I don't have the seat screwed to the wood or a seat belt for him. Still looking for options for a seat belt. Any idea's? I was also thinking of using some of that thick pink foam for a backer for gluing the canopy together. That way I could use some pressure to keep the two halves of the canopy together while the glue sets. After posting my latest pics I looked back at what I started with...what a transformation.

Heliwhisperer · 05-17-2015, 06:58 AM

A Velcro LiPo battery strap could be fabricated into a convincing seatbelt.
WalMart or any fabric store has hook and loop material in different widths and in the aisles with buttons and such small buckles can be had.
( Yes I do go to Joann Fabrics and Michaels

)
HW.

badfrog · 05-17-2015, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heliwhisperer

A Velcro LiPo battery strap could be fabricated into a convincing seatbelt.
WalMart or any fabric store has hook and loop material in different widths and in the aisles with buttons and such small buckles can be had.
( Yes I do go to Joann Fabrics and Michaels

)
HW.

I go to Joannes all the time with my wife

; they actually have some pretty cool stuff in there and my wife gets her teachers discount...

Check out the ribbon section... I am thinking some 1/4" or maybe 5/16 black satin ribbon would make a good seatbelt...

chonkie · 07-04-2015, 03:46 PM

I just finished reading this thread, now I'm hooked. Lot of work and craftmanship went into cleaning up and/or polishing. Can't wait to see finished pics and hopefully a video of Joe flying it.

Corvette & Copter Guy · 08-16-2015, 10:28 AM

I have just had no time to continue the restoration. I'm not listing anyplace but would sell it. Maybe once winter hits I'll have some time for it......who knows.

Ah Clem · 08-16-2015, 10:09 PM

I know how you feel, just don't let it sit for 30 years or so like I have mine, sir.

MailHaulerBill · 09-30-2015, 12:34 AM

I go to Tacoma Screw for all of my Tap and Die needs. They have Taps and dies down to 3MM.
I also buy my hex head drivers from them. They are a T Handle, have long shafts and go from 2.5MM up, and they can get you just about anything you need.

05-16-2015, 07:08 PM	#121 (permalink)
Ah Clem Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2006	Absolutely beautiful, sir! __________________ KBDD-Team Captain, JR DFA Team Pilot. Forza 450, Forza 600N, Forza 700, Compass 6HV-U, Warp, 7HV,Knight Pro,Knight 3D, Atom, Odin II, 6HV, 3D Plus, Knight 50, Chronos, Velos, Steam 550 and 600, OMP M2 (and anything else I can get my hands on...).

05-16-2015, 10:24 PM	#122 (permalink)
Heliwhisperer Registered Users Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa.	Awesome job! Looks like it was just assembled straight from the box. Cockpit is a little barren, need the orange jumpsuited pilot. HW. __________________ . Some people drink from the fountain of knowledge, others just gargle. Robert Anthony.

05-16-2015, 11:32 PM	#123 (permalink)
Corvette & Copter Guy Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Goodview,MN.	I wanted to put him in there but I don't have the seat screwed to the wood or a seat belt for him. Still looking for options for a seat belt. Any idea's? I was also thinking of using some of that thick pink foam for a backer for gluing the canopy together. That way I could use some pressure to keep the two halves of the canopy together while the glue sets. After posting my latest pics I looked back at what I started with...what a transformation. __________________ LOGO 200, DIABOLO 550, DIABOLO 800, SOXOS 7.1 VCONTROLNEOTRIBUNUSMKSVTXDPL8 W/BUMP CONTROLMEANWELL

05-17-2015, 06:58 AM	#124 (permalink)
Heliwhisperer Registered Users Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa.	A Velcro LiPo battery strap could be fabricated into a convincing seatbelt. WalMart or any fabric store has hook and loop material in different widths and in the aisles with buttons and such small buckles can be had. ( Yes I do go to Joann Fabrics and Michaels ) HW. __________________ . Some people drink from the fountain of knowledge, others just gargle. Robert Anthony.

08-16-2015, 10:28 AM	#127 (permalink)
Corvette & Copter Guy Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Goodview,MN.	I have just had no time to continue the restoration. I'm not listing anyplace but would sell it. Maybe once winter hits I'll have some time for it......who knows. __________________ LOGO 200, DIABOLO 550, DIABOLO 800, SOXOS 7.1 VCONTROLNEOTRIBUNUSMKSVTXDPL8 W/BUMP CONTROLMEANWELL

07-04-2015, 03:46 PM	#126 (permalink)
chonkie Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2014	I just finished reading this thread, now I'm hooked. Lot of work and craftmanship went into cleaning up and/or polishing. Can't wait to see finished pics and hopefully a video of Joe flying it.

08-16-2015, 10:09 PM	#128 (permalink)
Ah Clem Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2006	I know how you feel, just don't let it sit for 30 years or so like I have mine, sir. __________________ KBDD-Team Captain, JR DFA Team Pilot. Forza 450, Forza 600N, Forza 700, Compass 6HV-U, Warp, 7HV,Knight Pro,Knight 3D, Atom, Odin II, 6HV, 3D Plus, Knight 50, Chronos, Velos, Steam 550 and 600, OMP M2 (and anything else I can get my hands on...).

09-30-2015, 12:34 AM	#129 (permalink)
MailHaulerBill Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2015	Heli Rebuild I go to Tacoma Screw for all of my Tap and Die needs. They have Taps and dies down to 3MM. I also buy my hex head drivers from them. They are a T Handle, have long shafts and go from 2.5MM up, and they can get you just about anything you need.

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