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  1. AKNick

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Sorry, I do not have any tips there. Just a couple friends that recovered their airplanes with the Stewart system. What little I learned is from their experience, and I've only done repairs with poly fiber. I don't know the correct spacing either, it makes sense that they would use tighter...
  2. AKNick

    AJ Aircraft 73" Laser 230z Reflex

    Still my favorite plane on the market!
  3. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Interesting mix. never thought about doing it like that and it makes sense. I've always taught myself to put planes into a slip to slow down at high altitude, so I just revert to that instead of messing with crow. It gets confusing for me. HA! It's strange not having a normal flare and rollout...
  4. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    I've played with Crow a bit, but haven't fine tuned it. I was working on it for a while, and less Aileron deflection helps to start. That TW looks like the OEM version Tiller with a carbon leaf, wont bend that's for sure.
  5. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Just got back from flying the timber. Haven’t had a chance to put on the slats yet. Need to tighten the springs on the tailwheel the sand requires a lot of torque. Forgot my SD card for the GoPro, so no video. Had to end my outing early when a tail high/flap landing in some soft sand made the...
  6. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    VERY NICE! Is this the new big XCub Or the one that’s been out for a while? What is the DIA of the wheel? I just flew my Timber today. I need to tighten up my springs some more. The sand requires a lot of torque
  7. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    They are about as hard to take apart as T connectors/Deans. . . so a decent amount of effort required (they are small too) therefore no need for additional security like servo connectors need. This is my main reason to use try and use them.
  8. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    here ya go. Not as long, little bit wider/taller but not by much.
  9. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    Trying something new. I saw a post on social media a while back about using AMASS MR30 connectors for tail servo connections. No need to use a locking mechanism and they are polarized. They feel very secure.
  10. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    You bet. I haven't uploaded the file yet. Are you looking to get it printed or modified? Most of my files posted are not available to be modified at the moment (copyright stuff).
  11. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    What characteristic are you feeling that you don't like? I haven't got to 5-3/8" yet. Currently 5" Loaded - 5-1/8" empty. Really need to make a baggage compartment in the empennage for this plane to put the batteries in. Too bad there isn't a push-pull rudder servo option either.
  12. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    I should upload the IBEC holder to thingiverse. I am in the process of making a GP Ignition Holder V3 that utilizes larger vibration dampeners. It's taken me quite some time to source the grommets and eyelets. Here is V2: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4463761 I'd be happy to try and make...
  13. AKNick

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

    Super Otter wing has finally been covered. Wing tips were.... fun?.... challenging might be the better word. Quite a bit of trim involved in attempt to make the plane look scale. So here are my glamour shots: Still PLENTY of work to do. But all the big pieces are there. Really looking good...
  14. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    The tail of this plane is pretty heavy to get the CG 5”... at one point I attempted to make a wire Leaf with a 3DP bracket. I lost interest as the other one worked. My 3leaf OEM version is bent a tiny bit but not bad. I think the 3.25” wheel takes a lot of the shock. it would be easy to make...
  15. AKNick

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Beautiful structure work and it's super exciting to see the covering go on. The key to success with Stewart System is controlling the humidity environment. Very good/friendly product being water based, haven't seen too many modelers use it in place of the MEK based PolyFiber.
  16. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    woah woah WHOA!, not so fast. . . tell us more. LOL What happened? Am I NOT the only one with a Timber in a constant state of repair? HA HA! I'll second using a pencil soldering iron (like an old weller) to remove the hinges. Just cut them off with a razor saw carefully at the hinge to separate...
  17. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Mine were right in plain sight next to the wings LE. I've have a few new gray hairs in my beard HA HA! The struggle is real. All the work is worth it as its a great flying airplane.
  18. AKNick

    Skywing 91" Edge 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    @SnowDog Yet Another month has passed. No news is good news? You must be having too much fun!
  19. AKNick

    Ultra Stick 30 Twin First Hover

    Jack Jack approved! LOL Wind always makes hovering interesting.
  20. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Busted out my slats last night. One of the mounting tabs was sheared off... the others were not very strait when glued in. Also it seems like they missed some glue inside as the wood is lifting from the structure. uggg.... may just strip the covering.
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