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  1. AKNick

    RC Airplane Memes

    Never too late for a meme
  2. AKNick

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

    I do like some of the new features, but it needs to be configurable a bit. It's way to bright. I see we lost Admin pinned threads and it was replaced with Forum Threads which is fine by me. I like the staff and members and guests online, cannot say I care about profile posts (maybe it could be...
  3. AKNick

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

    I've had to re-login, yes the site look has changed. Awful amount of white. Currently using Microsoft Edge so I think we've covered that it's not browser specific. The ads have always been this way for me the last year or so. Super annoying pop-ups and makes it not user friendly to the point...
  4. AKNick

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

    Well, I decided to use CA hinges. Getting everything mocked up and threw my gear inside and weighed it. Turns out she’s heavier than I was hoping. I’m guessing RTF at 0.8lbs or about 14oz. The original ridge runt was RTF 18-22oz so who knows! She’s 50”
  5. AKNick

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Thanks for sharing that. Very Interesting. I'm curious how much torque something like that can handle. Seems like it would be relying a lot on the mechanical integrity of the bend radius, G10, and Allen grub-hub screw especially.
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    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    That just means your immune response was better than mine. Mix and matching vaccines is a good thing as is your response to the booster. I have a friend who has had all three... Pfiser, Moderna, and J&J... he felt terrible but still went for a run... even took my dog with him! he crazy LOL. I...
  7. AKNick

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

    Dude, this is inspiring to see your creation come to life!
  8. AKNick

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Keep in mind that a lot of these wing servos are boxed in... meaning the have a little support (foam) on the sides and lower case. A lot of glider pilots wrap the case in packaging tape and glue them in place for extra rigidity. Note there are no vibration grommets... these are specifically...
  9. AKNick

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

    Thanks for the ideas. The Ridge Runt is just a slope glider, servos are pretty quick, so If there is any torsion in the hinge line one sure the covering would just rip. Hoping to be rolling around and utilize them as flaperons. I like the idea of having the hinge line on top. Just need to figure...
  10. AKNick

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

    I’m getting there. Last hurtle is hinging my very thin ailerons… I’m going to use CA hinges… I think…. Part of me wants to just bevel the bottom and let the covering be the hinge… thoughts??? TE and Aileron LE is only 1/8” thick! Big debacle for a modernized thin airfoil. I think foam core F3/5...
  11. AKNick

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

    Yes - Art Scholl modified the chipmunk to create what we all know and love as the "Super Chipmunk" and then modified it further to make the gear aft retractable. There is a really cool video on him talking about it.... I'll have to find it FOUND IT! Start at the 16min mark:
  12. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Got out flying yesterday and snagged some neat footage flying at my field. Actually had some impact ice with the fog on the leading edge too. Brr!
  13. AKNick

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

    Just put a layer of finishing resin on my custom glass/Kevlar/carbon ridge runt canopy after digging out the foam, dissolving with acetone, and wiping clean. So far not too shabby! The blue Kevlar/carbon looks neat.
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    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Good Work!
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    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Oh man, Not sure why I'm doing the canopy the way I'm doing it on my little ridge runt... I should have made a plug like you did. Instead I made an undersized foam canopy and am glassing over it... then I'll dig the foam out or maybe try acetone. Thanks for sharing!
  16. AKNick

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

    Nice! I've been tinkering away on the otter and the ridge runt. Managed to make a styrofoam plug and a glass some carbon over it for a canopy. I think I'm going to make a thin layer of glass over that and add some finishing resin over it. Canvas is pretty tough stuff, so you'll need a machine...
  17. AKNick

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Well @pawnshopmike I’m impressed so far. All received at 3.8 volts per cell. Quality looks good. RCBattery.com A couple 4S batteries for my new powered glider and a couple foamy batteries.
  18. AKNick

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

    Other than trying to get my Ender3 printer calibrated correctly, I’ve been going a bit old school. Sorta… Downloaded plans for a ridge runt on outer one and made my own ribs to modify the airfoil to a MH32 using airfoil plotter. I’m getting there! Ill upload a picture whenever GSN will let...
  19. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    New video up: So far I will say this plane has a quicker roll rate and tumbles easier than the 91” ARS. It also lands a bit quicker and is not as stable post stall. I’ve been adding weight to the tail and it has been helping. My current rates and KE mixing are posted in the description.
  20. AKNick

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

    Looks phenomenal! Great job!
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