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  1. AKNick

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

    https://fibertechnmore.com/kits-1/ http://www.belairkits.com/detail.asp?id=15 https://www.zlinaero.com/prodotti.php?id=13&lang=2 https://carolinacustomkits.com/shop/ols/products?page=1 So many options out there!
  2. AKNick

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

    Hmmm are you thinking 50cc range or?
  3. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Printing is done. I think they’ll work nicely! Maybe a bit heavy. I used 10% infill, so they are basically hollow.
  4. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Thanks! Ebay from seller 225FWY it’s 1/4” https://www.ebay.com/itm/222470958795
  5. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Starting to get ahead of myself! Realized I missed posting my aileron servo install, prep, and some finished product discrepancies found! crack in the glass not glued right, held it in place and glued. Gaps in the laminate
  6. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Waiting on parts again. So naturally what do I do?? design some air dams for the canister tunnel of course. ready to try and print them... 8hours, we’ll see what happens.
  7. AKNick

    Awesome Video Thread

    Cannot get enough of John Woodfield RC Gliders Channel. Slope thermal gliding at it's finest and so relaxing to watch. This glider is a modified Leprechaun modified from free-flight outerzone plans to a 2ch RC.
  8. AKNick

    Awesome Video Thread

    Don't think Jase spent a lot of time prepping for this. John had a teleprompter for him. Maybe he'd give away more trade secrets if he hadn't :speechless:. But seriously, lots to learn from the pros... and the comments to their videos.
  9. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Finished installing my J&J Tailwheel by putting some springs on (from the timber... I lost the ones included.... whoops.) I also managed to whistle up some brass tubing to make a wear sleeve so the cables don’t dig in. Then I thought, maybe I can put another tube inside of it and have a poor...
  10. AKNick

    The I'm NOT going out flying thread.

    Okay @Snoopy1 dont laugh. I’ll insert my tongue in cheek... urrrr fingers in truck heater. Nuff said... brrrr Had to warm up my fingers between flights... slight breeze from the glacier. Yuk!
  11. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Onto the elevators. 2” NWRC servo arms. Using the middle hole (1.75”) Lowest control horn hole. (Closest to the control surface). started by powering up the servo, making sure it goes in the right direction. And lightly putting the arm hold down screw in place prepped with locktite along with...
  12. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    I struggled quite a bit to find the best geometry for the ailerons. The ball links would bind against the servo arm and/or the control horn. Bevel to bevel is 55 degrees. Most of us know that anything beyond 38 degrees slows down the roll rate and is just drag. Keeping that in mind I always...
  13. AKNick

    Sport Somethin extra

    Personal preference, but I hate working with monocote. I think Ultracote sticks better, and is easier to work with. A lot more forgiving. Just stay away from black ultracote if you can as it has a bad rep for wrinkling under various conditions. With that said, Monocote is tough stuff and light.
  14. AKNick

    The I'm NOT going out flying thread.

    I'm not throwing in the towel until November! hold fast! It ain't over until the snowblower comes out of hibernation and even then... I'm going to sneak out.
  15. AKNick

    Hangar 9 3.1M Sukhoi

    Right on! That darn servo tho! What a kill joy.
  16. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Got to play with the ignition module, mount and tech aero a bit. added some 4mm foam to the bottom of the tech aero with welders glue, and slapped some Velcro on it. It will be Velcro’d next to the fuel tank. Next I decided to crimp a JST connector onto the tech aero to match the GP ignition...
  17. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    I looked hard at attempting to justify my need for these little guys, and honestly it would be tricky to make it work in the 89" Laser due to the structure surrounding the fuselage sides. It's very weak for that type of load on it and the entry hole is below the deck so access is tricky...
  18. AKNick

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    I never seemed to care, too much repair glue to justify a lateral balance... these guys are just meant to be flown hard and put away wet anyways. LOL How does a guy do it anyways with motor offset and the inability to pick it up from it's neutral axis? too many variables to get it right so why...
  19. AKNick

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

    Almost pulled the trigger on this guy a year ago, decided to go a bit bigger. Holy wrinkles batman on the turtle deck! Got a bit of ironing to do. They sure do make a good airframe over at AJ.
  20. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Whaaaa???? Where can I find this? Would be neat if hey made this in the MR30 style with three pins for servo connectors. Cool stuff right there
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