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  1. AKNick

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

    I was wondering the same thing. Miss seeing Kelly on here. Sounds like you actually need a little kit to keep you from going stir crazy!
  2. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    You made me laugh! HAHA It's because I can add more fuel with the cooler motor and create more power to make it just as hot as it was before! LOL
  3. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Will be using Futaba temp telemetry. I won’t know what the difference will be, but can only hope it’ll do it’s job
  4. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Oh boy! Eight hours of printing and I have a set of baffles custom designed by me that weigh 1.5oz combined. After a few trials I was able to create something that may actually work. I am a little concerned about the PLA plastic getting too close to the cooling fins. here is a bunch of photos:
  5. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Thanks! It's very rewarding to design and 3DPrint things like this. hopefully I can bring it to fruition Milan at JMB got back to me and said he's super sorry - covid caused some unplanned set backs and with orders piling up he's scrambling to get it all finished. He said my exhaust is...
  6. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    So close. About 2/3 the way through the print...the power went out. Restart failed. Here’s what it looks like now, reprinting to see what needs to change.
  7. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Expanding my CAD skills and teaching myself how to intersect and blend two different objects on different angles is like working in an alternate reality for me. After about ten thousand eureka moments later I have drafted and designed a baffle for the right/rear cylinder. Talk about time...
  8. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Are you referring to the tachometer lead? You would have to buy the digital tach from GP. I don't think you can use a DLE tach. www.aviatorplusrc.com/product/gp-tachometer-free-shipping/
  9. AKNick

    H9 15cc Carbon Cub

    Glad I mentioned it! I first trusted the manual instead of my gut (this was before the addendum came out) and it was so incredibly tail heavy I almost lost the plane. extremely pitch sensitive. Have fun!
  10. AKNick

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

    Starting to tie up some loose ends. Sanded the leading edge of the horizontal, fitted the elevators in place, drilled hinge holes, fitted, and then sanded to make the counterbalances match the leading edge of the horizontal. Note there is a bit of a gap for the sea fins to be installed. There...
  11. AKNick

    H9 15cc Carbon Cub

    I don’t recall adding any weights to the tail. Make sure you have the current manual for CG. The original had a addendum, as it was too far aft. Cubs have a pretty wide CG range. You should be fine without adding any weights, but check the CG.
  12. AKNick

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Would you be so kind as to snap a photo of your fuselage reinforcements/Wing Tube support structure? Thanks!
  13. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    I've been looking at the Falcon 1.5m. A flying buddy here got one shipped from Ukraine in a wooden box along with a deviant. Have you flown one per chance?
  14. AKNick

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

    Summer is over. My poor DHC-2 has been neglected!! Recently cut the opening for the engine cooling through the dummy radial. painted it via rattle can and masking tape. The more I look at it, the more it needs pushrods. Who knows, maybe ignition leads... I still have to finish my...
  15. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    One of the main reasons for the larger servo arms in the wings was keeping the geometry even for full span ailerons while giving maximum flap deflection. Basically the flaps and ailerons are matched (move at the same rate of travel/always in sync) throughout their entire movement when in full...
  16. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Sorry for no updates! Been waiting for my exhaust for a while now. Still hasn’t been shipped from CZ yet. With winter being set in I’m in no rush. It’s 19F right now. I’m dabbling with CAD to see if I can attempt to make 3DP baffles for this plane. I think it’s more work than it’s worth... but...
  17. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    I’ve never put a tach to my plane sorry. I’m swinging a 23x8CF, it doesn’t roll on the ground at idle, maybe a tiny bit. The plane is pretty heavy and likes to stay put. I tune for a steady idle and smooth transition to WOT. A good tuning method to look up is Terry’s Engine Tuning guide (should...
  18. AKNick

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

    I’ll be honest. I don’t exactly know what I’m doing 100% lol. But! I am putting together floats for the super otter. Never made a set of floats from seaplane supply yet. I modified a few little things but this is a new venture for me. Got the bottoms glassed, and even added a Kevlar rub...
  19. AKNick

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Never heard of ZEPSUS products. Can you tell me about your use with them, and where you got them (US?) ? https://zepsus.com/products/
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