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  1. AKNick

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

    Neded to reinforce the canopy latch area, thought I could just epoxy a plywood shelf in and that would really make a solid fit… then I got to thinking… what about a little seat… for Captain America. He’s crashed a plane before but it might be time for redemption AND MAYBE some laughs. I’ve...
  2. AKNick

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

    Wing leading edge sheeting crack repaired, recovered. Added some glass strips to the motor box for some extra piece of mind after repairing the delamination.
  3. AKNick

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

    Define "Summer" as: No snow, trees are green, flourishing with life, fish to be caught... I'd be wearing shorts and a T-shirt during your winters. Most of us do not have A/C in our homes. Weird thought yeah? We'll get in the 70's
  4. AKNick

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

    Patched up my fuselage where I had previously repaired the balsa from some minor breaks. Also patched up the motor box with some light fiberglass for reinforcement. Next up is a LE seam that popped on the right wing. I’m getting there
  5. AKNick

    Sport Racing plane for 3 cylinder Kolm engine.

    I've had my 18SZ for 9 years! Been a good radio. What hurts the most about switching brands is the receivers. I really liked the interface of the Graupner MZ series but then the support went kapoot when they closed the rc branch. It's nice seeing more app style widgets in modern controllers like...
  6. AKNick

    Joe Nall 2026

    Wow! Thats two big moments!! Congrats!
  7. AKNick

    Joe Nall 2026

    I’m planning on flying a redeye JNU-RDU, take the drive to Triple Tree with a rental truck and an airplane box Friday Morning. Going to tent it near the 3D line like the last couple years. Leaving Friday. If you see this guy, be sure to say hello.
  8. AKNick

    Joe Nall 2026

    Joe Nall 2026 May 8-15th https://tta.aero/jn-2/ Who is all going this year?
  9. AKNick

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

    Been having Joe Nall on my mind lately, forgot I hadn’t finished repairing my 104 Extra NG, finished the elevator, patched up with some covering that was close enough. More to do, but making headway.
  10. AKNick

    Sport Racing plane for 3 cylinder Kolm engine.

    Low heat on a smooth (very fine grit) sanded surface would probably be your best bet. Could also paint it white and then just gently cover the purple with covering over the paint?
  11. AKNick

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    We've been getting hit with snow still. Its currently 22F, haven't played with my airplanes in quite some time. I'm glad you are!!!
  12. AKNick

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% Piper Cherokee Glass Fuselage Build.

    That's a nice scheme for the Cherokee Six. Here is one from SE Alaska. "Skagway Air" The insignia on the tail is a Can-Can Girl themed from the 1923 during the Soapy Smith days of the Klondike Goldrush. I got a call from the original owner around 2012-2014 asking if I could annual a few planes...
  13. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    I heard that! Warmed up to the 40's for a bit here, dropped to the teens and now hanging around 20F and blowing.... eek! Nice shots! Glad your getting the stick time in!
  14. AKNick

    Electronic Carburetor/Roto 85 FS Install

    The 1250's are nice servos!
  15. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Yes you do. Fly more often already! (How hypocritical of me!)
  16. AKNick

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% Piper Cherokee Glass Fuselage Build.

    That guy was probably me. I've had two fail, and lightly crimped. I was going to try thermal paste but it doesn't harden which had my concerns with vibration. I have some Dowsil 340 lying around which is good for about 400F, Your MX-6 is good for 300F Continuous use it looks like. I might have...
  17. AKNick

    Scale 20cc DHC-2 "Beaver" Kit Build from Moustache Model Works

    All you guys progressing on your builds.... hmmmmmm. This poor plane has some dust on it. I was working on the floats a while back and stopped to work on my light system and kinda burned myself out. I enjoy problem solving but there was a long list that grew at every detour I took to avoid the...
  18. AKNick

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

    You're going to have to bring that over to santas workshop
  19. AKNick

    News Happy Thanksgiving

    Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Nice Job on the brisket! We smoked a couple small turkeys for our family gathering. I'd rather smoke chicken to be honest! For the last couple Christmas dinners we've smoked a brisket as well. Used to use fancy custom rubs and one day I decided to just cover that...
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