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  1. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Alright!! My timber flies pretty true, no engine shims required. It’s about 5.125” CG thrust angle issues are easy to figure out I think. If at idle putting along you have it trimmed out for level flight and you give it half+ throttle you should see if the engine wants to push it down or up...
  2. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Weather has been terrible. We had the second wettest May on record. Already had a few inches of rain in June... Finally got to maiden my Ahi, winds were light and just a few feet in altitude gains but it flew great! had a flying buddy join me with his arm soar deviant. Thing flew extremely...
  3. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Awesome! Fun to see what you do from another point of view. Got me itching to get my Flitz2 up. Just been mapping out the pod for a layout and got a couple battery options in the mail to see what I'll end up with. If you haven't yet, I found this lecture from Joe Wurts to be very educational...
  4. AKNick

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

    R985 Detailing. I couldn’t remember where I left off... but I made pushrods, designed and 3D Printed an ignition harness.... yeah... LOL Used 20AWG servo wire for my ignition leads. Not too bad! Worth the effort. Now I need to glue it to the cowling.
  5. AKNick

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

    The black should break it up nicely. even with some squares like a lot of the 3D ships have would be beneficial. I wonder if it'll handle a 4S battery? It's hard to beat the sticker price.
  6. AKNick

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

    Nah, keep it light! I like it! I'm really curious on how this puppy flies. There are a few spots I'd like to try gliding at that are risky/coastal/high tree density that I'd like to scout out with an electric glider first.
  7. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    With 10 grams of weight savings over the 3DPrinted mold and an increased temp resilience (I hope), I think it was a fun experience to learn something new! also, I supported the lower cowl air exits with carbon tow and a little piece of glass where the cowl likes to oil can a bit.
  8. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Painted and installed the baffles with epoxy.
  9. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    I must be crazy, I ended up making a 3D Printed baffle mold in CAD and glassed the waxed mold, cut to pop it off, then glassed it back shut. FWIW I did three light layers of glass
  10. AKNick

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

    Added my light blue trim line.... Other than the gear... I am basically done with all the iron on covering at this point!!!
  11. AKNick

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

    Gap sealed the ailerons with matching ultracote cut to 3/4” strips. Used an incredibly dull hole punch for the hinges as the crinkling sound is just too much for me. LOL
  12. AKNick

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

    Wingtip update. Turns out the high heat method followed by mini iron circles is the absolute worst for removing the film if need be. . . I spent HOURS removing the covering in preparation for paint. Ended up with four light coats of paint. I may clear coat it in a week.
  13. AKNick

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

    1.5m Turbo Timber Evolution!! Looks like the Timber line keeps growing! Has the reverse function just like the Draco... except in a lighter package and includes floats! Winner winner chicken dinner.... https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/turbo-timber-evolution-1.5m-pnp/EFL105275.html
  14. AKNick

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

    Oh good 'Ol monokote! The two pieces of masking tape method works well too. Stick on either side and peel away from each other.
  15. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Were always trying to help each other out - even if we already know the information! Better safe than sorry Pretty sure it's poly tubing. It holds a grip very well and seals the best - but is a pain to have to remove and install sometimes. It expands the most out of the three types in fuel...
  16. AKNick

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

    This is what I was thinking as well. Luckily the Deep Blue 2x Enamel is an almost perfect match to the deep blue ultracote.
  17. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Good work! :yesss: Is that red poly fuel tubing in the tank with a ceramic clunk? Keep in mind that tubing (along with tygon) grows in in fuel, I would shorten it a 1/4-3/8" as it looks like there is very little clearance. A lot of guys are using Viton inside the tank these days including...
  18. AKNick

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

    Well I got close, but still had wrinkles. When removing the covering, the material separated - creating a huge mess. So I called it a night and will pick at and scrub the covering off. Very much considering painting now. Anybody have experience with enamel paint over ultracote? I have a small...
  19. AKNick

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

    I last tired to cover a wingtip at 10pm, I left for work at 4am.... I think I got 3 hours of sleep last night. . . Kept having a dream my little girl was up and trying to get into things - Had to remind myself that shes asleep in her crib. LOL
  20. AKNick

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

    Very much considering this. Not sure how enamel will hold up ontop of ultracote. Thanks, This might be a new strategy. One issue is the white gel coat primer that came on the wingtips wants to bond to the adhesive as soon as the covering gets tacky... makes it super hard to work around the...
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