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  1. AKNick

    Scale 1/3 Scale Piper Tri Pacer Build - WE Technical Service Plans

    Clamp fest no doubt. This might be the largest clamp gathering in 2024 so far!!
  2. AKNick

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

    Last time I was at nall was in 2012......... o_O
  3. AKNick

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

    Any of you guys going to Joe Nall? I’m going to try and make it…. Well I’m trying to make a box to ship my 104” in. This is quite the project with kiddos running around and working too much. I’m running out of time and considering just buying something there and flying it. I just have a dream to...
  4. AKNick

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

    A little late to the party: Bolt + Nordlock washers + thin High Temp RTV on clean mating surfaces and threads. snug up let set for 10min or so and then snug it up.
  5. AKNick

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    Splendid! Where's the assembled photo though!!??!
  6. AKNick

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    I'm going to hand it to you guys. been quite persistent in building this plane and it sure doesn't feel like it's been a year! Persistence and teamwork pays off!
  7. AKNick

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    That engine is a beauty! For the wiring, I dont see any strain relief for the bundles. I would consider adding something to anchor the wire bundles on the frame closest to the inputs. I just foresee the weight of the bundles wanting to creep and pull the plugs off the pins.
  8. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Timber floats better. I have the 84" and the 120" - the TBM is better when it comes to rolling and the construction is top notch and lighter. It doesn't float like a cub with the thinner airfoil... the Timber is more cub like.
  9. AKNick

    Scale 1/3 Scale Piper Tri Pacer Build - WE Technical Service Plans

    My friend owned a tripacer, managed to eat a valve and still fly home. Yup that’s a piece of valve stuck in the piston. He rebuilt the engine and has since sold the plane. Anyways, thought you’d enjoy this pic
  10. AKNick

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    fuselage looks fantastic!
  11. AKNick

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    Excellent!
  12. AKNick

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

    Finally had enough of carrying this little beast around the shop, to the car, ect. So I made a cute little 2x4 rolling stand, painted it, and added some 3DPrinted cups I whistled up in CAD to keep the compressor from vibrating off. Just another win for the 3D printer because I didn’t want to...
  13. AKNick

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I probably would have stuck it next to the aft seat dummy throttle behind the upholstery.
  14. AKNick

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    You're just looking for 0.30" PETG Sheet 11x24 ? https://www.eplastics.com/sheets/petg-vivak/PETGCLR0-030FM48X96 https://www.mcmaster.com/products/petg/color~clear/thickness~0-03/ Another option would be to 3D Print in Transparent Filament... CAD Nightmare but plausible.
  15. AKNick

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

    Finally, after spending several weeks gathering and sifting through all the videos and data of troubleshooting random blue bird 51/52 series servo twitching caused by GP Ignitions... my video is live. Consulting with Joe Lewis at Aviator Plus and Corresponding with Blue Bird Mfgr in Taiwan...
  16. AKNick

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    What brand IBEC failed for you? I have yet to have a problem with the TechAero UIBEC. I'm still a big fan of the AR Multiswitch with a magnetic switch. I've never used the zepus or park switch though.
  17. AKNick

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

    All day long with one pass using a 40W module 85% power @16mm/s. This one can fit a 20”x24” sheet inside it… but usable is about 10x19. I’ve cut basswood ply and birch ply 3mm. Theres videos of guys cutting a 2x4 with it…… Last few years diode lasers have become very powerful. Now it’s all about...
  18. AKNick

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

    Been a while! Life is sure busy with a 1.5 & 4.5 year old kids! Lots happening. Building a power tool bench to get the “hurt you fast if daddy forgets to unplug it stuff” I just finished a third coat of Shellac. Then some gray paint, followed by wheels. My 104NG is getting there. Need to...
  19. AKNick

    Scale 112” - Taylorcraft by HeyLuc & Snoopy.

    Boy do I love visual progress like this! You'd save another 4lbs if you didn't use the cannisters. That would be easy to omit last minute though. I've always enjoyed seeing your wood working skills, whenever I imagine a beautiful wood joint - it looks like your work in my head . . . not how I...
  20. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Very well done John! I would have been overwhelmed with the amount of repair work you had to go through!
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