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  1. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    Okay, I'm convinced. Ordered two cyl temp telemetry sensors for my Futaba 18SZ. Not sure what I'd do without TowerHobbies coupons to make it happen. Also ordered a HV Tech Aero, curious if it gets rid of that little tiny hesitation I'm hearing and cannot seem to tune out from idle to WOT. All...
  2. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    Call me crazy, but I think my left/front cylinder is pinkish. I must have a overheating issue. It's tuned well in my opinion, and dies like the throttle cut was hit. Seems random, but as this puppy breaks in the engine gets rich, so I lean it out to compensate as the rings set. Doing so the...
  3. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    You got me thinkin.... USA went to the moon in 1969-1972... US Metric conversion act to SI was 1975... soooooooooooooo Instead of me complaining, I looked up the instruction manual for that caliper. well attempting to download it anyways...
  4. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Nice flight! I like the snap to KE, you gave me something to work on :epic: Yur getting those camel humps down, I challenge you to wait a hot couple seconds before rotating the wings back to level on the down line. :spongebob: I'm at Sea Level.... I cannot even imagine 5k ft, heck the top of...
  5. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    I don't need another timber.... I don't need another timber... I don't need another Timber..... ITS NOT WORKING!! LOL The plane that just keeps of giving. Reverse setting would be a little fun to play with.
  6. AKNick

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

    quite! It was supposed to be 6-32, the prototype beaver used a dubro aileron linkage assembly which is no longer offered by DuBro so in production the factory opted to source their own parts without approval it sounds like. What bothers me the most is the threads are cut VERY shallow. There is a...
  7. AKNick

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

    Someone else caught a little issue with the provided rudder control horn not being 6-32 threads. I ordered a bunch of hardware to see what may work. 3/32” horn bracket will slip over the unthreaded portion tightly, and thread on. It does seem a little weak to me. The aileron horn set is a little...
  8. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    So very close! The second pic needs the little piece that the tailwheel sits under. My design has a gap I fit the OEM bracket into. For some reason I am having a hard time converting tenths of an inch into mm's, The scale on that caliper has me trippin. :ugh:
  9. AKNick

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

    ended up ordering the 6" version from Park Flyer Plastics, along with two 5 3/4" radials for another project, and an 8" just because it was late and... Pretty cheap. whoopsie!
  10. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    I’ve made them out of carbon before. Thought about using the 3DP part as a mold of sorts... this one is kinda heavy
  11. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    Been plying with some 3DP Air Dam Ideas. So hot off the bed are two creations. I like the curved one better I think The though would be to glue the flange on the inside of the cowl.
  12. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    You'll get there buddy. Between the weather, COVID19, and everything else going on... It'll be a good day when you can sneak out to the field again and maiden that beauty.
  13. AKNick

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

    Park Flyer Plastics has a 6" and 8" plastic molded 9 cyl radial for $8 The 1/8 scale FTE is 5.75" @ $33 and the 1/6 scale 7.75" for $40 and resin, so durable, but maybe kinda heavy. Based on my calculations a 7" dia would put the dummy engine about flush with the front of the plywood engine box...
  14. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Did you make airplane sounds with your lips? he he he. Looks good bathing in the sunshine. You'll be airborne in no time.... heck maybe before @Snoopy1 !!!!
  15. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    No I need them now.... JOKING LOL no rush!!! Hope all is well!
  16. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    @Snoopy1 you can buy the XT-90S that have the spark resistor built in. @FlyingClint thanks for the measurements I really only need two. Here is the 3mm T-Nuts from micro fasteners. Sooooo much more robust.
  17. AKNick

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

    Saw on FB someone used a resin 1/6 scale (7.25”) dummy resin radial from Frank Tiano Enterprises. But they had to cut the valve covers to make it fit right. Thanks @David Eichstedt for getting the information. https://www.franktiano.com/product-page/dummy-engines
  18. AKNick

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

    May have found a cowl solution through Park Flyer Plastics based out of Texas. Need to measure the cowl, but they offer many sizes of 7-9cly dummy 0.020"-0.030" PTEG radials from 2" to 9.25" https://parkflyerplastics.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=31_33
  19. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    That's what I was wondering... Metal steering arm. Also is the fork bent/welded like my OEM version was, or CNC now? in mm I'm curious if the new spring bracket will fit my assembly... Mine had a plastic bushing inside as well. If you have a caliper and can verify the dimensions for me that...
  20. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    The Tail Wheel looks different than the OEM one that came with mine. Post a close up pic. Im curious.
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