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  1. AKNick

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

    Comic relief during this build is a nice moustache laser etched into the cross beam. So when you open the canopy this is revealed every time. Love it.
  2. AKNick

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

    Here is a pic of me not following directions an pictures. This fuse skin need to fit inside the doubler #1. Bunch of visual progress on the fuselage. Looking back I wouldn’t use epoxy on the whole motor box assembly. It was frustrating to clamp and ended up not having very tight joints. If...
  3. AKNick

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

    :attaboy: Welcome to GSN David!!!
  4. AKNick

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

    On MMW blog on the website there is an addendum to the early kits where the tailwheel steering tube holes in the bulkhead are too small. Sure doesn’t leave a lot of material!
  5. AKNick

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

    Do not glue blkhd #1in.... the pictures show it in, but you cannot slide the fuse skins in to place with the bulkhead glued. I’m going to have to hack it out a bit and improvise. I cannot stress enough to read the manual. Also read the electric box construction as it had important details...
  6. AKNick

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

    Got the motor box epoxied in place on the floor panel. Everything fit together well.
  7. AKNick

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

    Attached the bulkhead fittings with a little locktite. Added bulkhead supports, landing gear block, servo mount supports along with drilling, tapping, and wicking some thin CA into the servo thread holes. MMW provides three options for engine mounts, DLE20 pre-cut beam mount, uncut Beam mount...
  8. AKNick

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

    Yeah, definitely could have designed them more inboard and just made longer fittings. The manual has you grind them off.
  9. AKNick

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

    Busted out the hardware bags and first step is installing the blind nuts opposite of the laser etching. 30min epoxy and a little tap tap in place. Fits like a glove. Very satisfying. Will have to trim the blind nuts near the boarder of the bulkheads in a couple spots. It’s important to read he...
  10. AKNick

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

    Wait until you see all this gorgeous plywood!
  11. AKNick

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

    Bragging rights. Two older gents I used to fly with here bingoed the whole sheet ha ha ha More than 50 planes?? Pic or it ain’t true lol!!!
  12. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    After my questionable dead stick, I decided it was time to remove the cowl and just look over everything. But first I tried tuning it because it has a little (like a hiccup) hesitation from idle slammed to WOT. I cannot seem to tune it out. It bugs me. I could get it worse though which bugs me...
  13. AKNick

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

    Lookin more and more like an airplane. Going to finish rough shaping and set aside to work on the fuselage.
  14. AKNick

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

    Sheeting done, LE on, gotta love these thick curls! Need to put on the Flap TE tri stock and shape it.
  15. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Flew the Alula flying wing glider in an open field. I can see how this can be addictive. Now I just need a slope and some wind. Managed to run the dog and stroll the baby at the same time. Rode two small lift bubbles one circle. Not bad for a little foam wing
  16. AKNick

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

    All the hinge blocks in place, hatch supports, and made my own anti-rotation pin block that’s combined with the hinge block. Sheeting is next!
  17. AKNick

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

    Been too busy building the other wing! This morning: Sand and test fit each rib the tube sleeve goes through. Much easier to do now than later: Saved the ugly spar for last. Picture is bad. But that this is all over the place. Tamed it with glue. Tube sleeve in place. Time for bed.
  18. AKNick

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

    Done with the aileron and basically done with the flap. Just need to do some more sanding on the flap leading edges. No surprises here. Pics skip back and forth from aileron to flap.
  19. AKNick

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

    Not sure how many of you use Facebook... follow Seagull Models. They constantly are posting factory building and construction techniques as they put together some models. It’s very educational and also give you an idea of how they do it.
  20. AKNick

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

    I edited the original and marked the ones I did/didn’t do in my phone and posted them. Which ones have you NOT done?
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