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  1. 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...
  2. 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/
  3. 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!
  4. 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...
  5. 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.
  6. 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!
  7. 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?
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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/
  14. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    I think you’ll have just as much fun as I do with those servos lol! But really, they’ll work just fine. Run then at HV to get the best performance out of them and you’ll be one happy flier. Most people won’t notice over torque. Where the 250 Oz/in+ shines is the full span ailerons and rudder. As...
  15. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    personally, I do like the DLE55RA on this plane. Just keep in mind you’ll need some tail weight, have less prop clearance, and to be careful stressing the airframe out with the extra weight/power. I fly sport scale and mild 3D with it. I think the GP38 would be a great engine for this...
  16. AKNick

    Micro DC-3 Dakota featuring retracts, flap and lights

    So neat. Not ATRs though! Just amazes me watching these things fly inside a building... just amazing. Wonder if any if these guys show how they do it. They have to be incredibly light
  17. AKNick

    Micro DC-3 Dakota featuring retracts, flap and lights

    Very Neat indeed! I couldn't help but notice there is an ATR42/72 back there @dominicm any shots of that?
  18. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    Thanks guys!! Any feedback on the videos I make is appreciated. Takes a while to thin it down and transition it... especially with music. Hard to find decent beats that are copyright/royalty free. It’s fun to put these videos together. I was thinking about making videos on tips and tricks as an...
  19. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    Got another video with the ARS early this October. Neat flight with the low sun angle in the evening, and got to fly with a passing Bald Eagle. Alaska style flying at its best.
  20. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Checked my radio programming, and I have no throttle curve set up.
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