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  1. AKNick

    The I'm NOT going out flying thread.

    That's a bummer. Hopefully things will lighten up soon. If it makes you feel any better it's snowing here................. yesterday it was gusting 40mph and snowing. It's like winter is angry...keeps stepping in front of spring and saying "AND ONE MORE THING!!" LOL Time to go away winter.
  2. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Did you replace the blind nuts? This seemed to be the weak point for me, the ones included are pretty weak/thin and will eventually give up by stripping or shearing unless they've addressed this already.
  3. AKNick

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

    Oh if only! Gotta get my tail done, mount the engine, cut the cowl, fit the plastic parts... paint.... Light system.... GEAR!?!?!? Managed to sneak in some pre-wiring for my wing servos. Made a little shim to square up my horizontal. It was still a tiny bit off. Then marked the area to remove...
  4. AKNick

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    I've never seen an adapter like that for an HVLP. I had to look them up and think it's a pretty neat system! Makes cleanup a breeze I'm sure. I remember using two part primers and just hating the cleanup process. I would have loved this back when I was painting a lot.
  5. AKNick

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

    Might have to give Tim a phone call for alternate shipping. I'm sure he has sold stuff to our maple leaf brothers
  6. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    @Snoopy1 will be your guy for a comparison. Electric will be floaty and fun. The main advantage with Gas is the flight times... even with a 17oz tank. Almost get bored of flying and have to land prior to refueling... or lets be honest... I've been flying my timber into the ground before I have...
  7. AKNick

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

    Glued my flap hinge points. They were a bit tricky to get aligned but utilizing some scrap ply to keep the flap flush with the lower wing it all worked out. Did each flap separately to maximize my 30min pot life.
  8. AKNick

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

    Aileron point hinges glued in place. painted my wing strut mounts Rustoleum deep blue 2x (x2)
  9. AKNick

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

    https://northwestrc.com/Xpwr-35CC-Motor_p_428.html Could look into using a dualsky motor and Summit ESC. I've only heard good things. https://northwestrc.com/Dualsky-Brushless-Motors_c_231.html https://northwestrc.com/Dualsky-Summit-ESC_c_258.html
  10. AKNick

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

    What did you try to order?
  11. AKNick

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

    Looks like eye candy to me
  12. AKNick

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    AWESOMEEEEEEENESSSSSSS Good work buddy!
  13. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Very Cool! I like that tail insignia too ;) @pawnshopmike I've never been into logo graphics on my airplanes, just scale stuff mostly. The colors are really nice on this bird. I don't trust the blue metallic stuff when it comes to longevity. BTW that Pilot Slick looks like a nice ARF as well...
  14. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    This thread isn’t dead! I’ve been lacking weather and time to run the GP76. Today I got that time! Got it running well enough for a flight, all systems check good. Just need to install my baffles and vent the lower cowl a bit. Never ran a canister before and it definitely takes the twap out...
  15. AKNick

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

    Cut out the wing servo bays and put the trim on today.
  16. AKNick

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

    but at least they are consecutive HA! Here in Southeast Alaska. Late April -Late October. 2020 was brutal for flying weather. We had 24 days without precipitation in the calendar year. Brutal. I’m just about every flying video I made on my channel had some sort of rain in it except a couple.
  17. AKNick

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

    Ha! “Snow” is becoming a four letter word I don’t like to talk about ha ha Thanks guys!
  18. AKNick

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

    I think any scale model is a challenge. This is much more challenging than I anticipated. I’m going to build a couple quick kits after this plane for a confidence boost. The level of detail is great. The whole plane brightened up once it got outside too. Thanks guys!
  19. AKNick

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

    Today marks the one year anniversary when this build thread was started as I glued my first piece of balsa together. Still lots to do, but decided it required a photo shoot outside since it wasn’t raining/snowing. Keep in mind I pretty much didn’t touch this plane during the summer flying season.
  20. AKNick

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

    Mist blue monokote pin strip added... really makes it pop! Had to throw the wings on...
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