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  1. AKNick

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    My flying buddy has a tiny e-flite balsa ARF of this plane. There was a full scale one at the airport the other day a couple club members were talking about. I think I know two guys that have their full scale cubs in the military scheme. I really like the recognition strips on the empennage and...
  2. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    I’ve compressed 35 min into 5:45min.... still working on getting under 5min. Man it’s a lot of work/time.
  3. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    I was planning on using the ProModeler DS305CLHV servos. Coreless, digital, HV, plenty of torque and fast. Digital coreless servos are smooth and less prone to vibration issues. Which was what I was looking for. So when. Brushless digital servos came up for sale I jumped on them.
  4. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    From the second post in this forum I listed everything I used: Savox 2274 + 2270 rudder (used) ProModeler DS305CLHV on the throttle. If I didn’t buy used I would have used cheaper servos. But they are wicked awesome overkill. Really depends on your flying style.
  5. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    Ive been flying the same fuel on another plane so cant be that. I can use the process of elimination by what I know. Hot under the canopy, engine runs great, Exh cut outs are the same as with other planes with this setup, fuel is OK, a little bit of fluff in the carb screen - but not alarming...
  6. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    It's so random, I dont think I'd be able to notice a difference at all. My engine should be getting rich as it breaks in. So after 2 gallons of fuel it's starting to do this. hmmmmm Time to take stuff apart, check wires, ect. First time it died was a second flight back to back and one min into...
  7. AKNick

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

    I’m more worried about water damage. I wonder if it can be printed on plastic sign material. Aluminum prints may also be an idea. I think they are clear coated. I like the plastic idea though
  8. AKNick

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

    Never done that before. Interesting. How would a guy make this while resisting fuel/heat?
  9. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    I’ll take any advice I can get. I’m with you on the ignition. Seeing that it’s happened after multiple flights, leads me to believe some sort of heat issue, but not carb related. Under the canopy was hot, there is a 2” hole for the carb is the only way hot air can enter. Ignition is on the motor...
  10. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Practicing social distancing with the proper PPE When you see it. Idle was terrible ha ha ha. It’s a buddies OS 40 FX I was helping him get running.
  11. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    After pondering why my engine deadsticked, having a little tuning troubles, I decided to clean the carb. Other than a little bit of junk in the screen , a little reside from a needle - it seemed fin to me. Slapped it back together and went back to basics. GP-76 screws are both set at 1.75 turns...
  12. AKNick

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

    I'll have to download it and see how complex his designs are. I just recently started following him on FB, man he has a lot to share! edit: just did. His design is 3D so it's more of a static design 360 degree. But may still work. Very Cool! I think this is 1/6.3 scale, so may not work. I...
  13. AKNick

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

    It's going to be a beautiful model. Just take note of the places that I've struggled and you'll be fine. This is what's so great about forums - learning from each other. Happy to help any what I can!!
  14. AKNick

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

    Cut out the molded plastic parts. The kit includes optional parts to retrofit what scheme you’d like to model after. Easy for me I don’t need an upper or lower intake because Alaska Seaplanes made a field approval (I think) to remove those and have a direct air intake on the lower cowl... which...
  15. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    I wish! I did edit the poll to include GP38 now ha ha
  16. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Well it weighs about a one pound less than my DLE55RA, Which would eliminate the tail weight I needed. It's also about 0.14lbs heavier than the DA35, and 0.4lbs lighter than the DA50 - on paper. My thoughts are it's overpowered with the DLE55, if your doing 3D awesome. A 35cc will work great if...
  17. AKNick

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

    Maybe I should rephrase that. Plane covered in ultracote, and adding monokote trim lines. 1/4” roughly.
  18. AKNick

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

    Any concerns with using monocote as trim over ultracote?
  19. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Thought I was close to 22# Maybe the thawing and freezing will kill off some skeeters. LOL
  20. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    2" of #!@% - I thought we are not allowed to say that four letter word anymore! :LOL_gif: Dang, it was 70F here and the snow is only on the mountains still. Summer is a comin @Snoopy1 dont you worry!
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