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  1. AKNick

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

    @BalsaDust I’m leaning towards the pocket radio! Same functionality as the zorro, only draw backs with the zorro is it’s slightly bigger with smaller batteries. The pocket radio has a tiny screen and no slider on the other side as well as some odd trim switches. I’ve seen a guy have his vario...
  2. AKNick

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

    I've been eyeing it for a while. A lot of places I travel are near coastal slopes, being able to pack a glider or two with a small radio would be easier than my wooden crate my wife says looks like a coffin. . . I like the pocket radio idea too and might have to give that another look. ELRS...
  3. AKNick

    News Giant fantasy

    Looks like a GP Escapade or CG Eagle2. Is it a tricycle gear?
  4. AKNick

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

    Been working on this little flying wing called the micro DammitE from AngelWing Designs. I’ve seen some people rattle can glider frames and cover with clear covering. I decided this little frame would be a good test subject. It’s a rustoleum fluorescent pink and yellow that when sprayed wet...
  5. AKNick

    Scale Sig 1/3 Scale Spacewalker

    I've recently started using SuperPhatic glue. I'm pretty happy with the results and it cures in about 15min. Still use CA for tacking, when I use a lot of CA, I end up setting up a small fan to blow the fumes away from me. https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/super-phatic/DLMAD21.html
  6. AKNick

    Scale Sig 1/3 Scale Spacewalker

    We love builds! Welcome!
  7. AKNick

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Gotta love those little ah ha moments. It's usually right before I go to bed.... then I cannot sleep... maybe i need to write it on my arm LOL. I've been trying to figure out a hoist system and I think I may have actually done it... stay tuned there!
  8. AKNick

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% Piper Cherokee Glass Fuselage Build.

    brazing an alloy with propane seems intense. I'll have to save this info!
  9. AKNick

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

    Happy New Year guys!
  10. AKNick

    Scale 18% De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver by MR Aerodesign

    The MMW beaver is 1:6.3 so 91.4" so close to 16% - was going to put in on floats, but was debating to change to electric for reliability and noise. Thinking I'lll just complete it and put wheels on it. Yes, I love that webpage! 94C had 35K hours on it ten years ago. I wonder where it is now. so...
  11. AKNick

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% Piper Cherokee Glass Fuselage Build.

    About a year now. Been learning mostly on 3mm ply. Upgraded my CAD software (DSM Creator) to allow the dxf files to be manipulated and processed. Laser cutting kinda reminds me of the 3DPrinting when it started to become reachable to the hobby industry. Fun Stuff!
  12. AKNick

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% Piper Cherokee Glass Fuselage Build.

    Very Nice, Been thinking about making my own carb gaskets with the laser cutter recently.
  13. AKNick

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% Piper Cherokee Glass Fuselage Build.

    Way cool. Nice and effective solution for a stabilator!
  14. AKNick

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

    Long story short, I have a V1 Grumman Goose kit from Europe that I’ve been holding onto, a distant family member purchased the V2 of this same kit just to have RCEurope forget two large poplar ply sheets and essentially ghost him…The drawings are intricate and different than the V1 so I reached...
  15. AKNick

    Scale 18% De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver by MR Aerodesign

    I'm super impressed with the level of detail and engineering that was put into the landing gear. Seeing that the tail has a shock strut and the MLG legs have the scale rubber dampeners is very cool.
  16. AKNick

    Scale 18% De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver by MR Aerodesign

    Way cool man! I still need to finish my MMW Beaver.... burned myself out on it and need to rekindle the fire... this helps! I worked on three DHC-2's (N4794C, N777DH, N60077) in my first six years as and A&P and IA so the airframe holds a special place in my heart...
  17. AKNick

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% Piper Cherokee Glass Fuselage Build.

    That turned out great! Nice work, and thanks on the rocket city info!
  18. AKNick

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% Piper Cherokee Glass Fuselage Build.

    I'm curious about your rudder linkage on post #231 & 249. What's the threaded rod screwing into and how is it retained in the clevis? Thanks
  19. AKNick

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I'm pretty sure I've used airplanes as a center piece on the living room dining table a few times... Guess I married the right woman. :)
  20. AKNick

    Carbon Cub 55% SUPERLIGHT

    https://www.badan.cz/kategorie/stavebnice/carbon-cub-4-7-m-superlight-kit/ "milled parts from plywood 6mm and 3mm, plywood 0.8mm - parts for fuselage coating burned by laser, polystyrene parts for wings, elevator and rudder with negatives, white engine cover, all windows made of plexiglass...
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