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  1. AKNick

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

    Got the bevel done. Drilled the rudder torque tube guide in place. I’m going to set everything I’ve done so far aside and move onto the wings And movin:
  2. AKNick

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

    The rudder spar tapers from the bottom up, and right before the counter balance it does another taper to meet up with the counter balance... very tricky... to level/weigh down because of this. Everything seemed to fit just great... until I glued it. Thanks for the input.
  3. AKNick

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    My dad actually made this one. Bought the copper hole covers online - this keeps the squirrels from getting in. Cedar boxes from his old deck. There is even a pivot point on the front panel with a pin, so you can look at the nest. Clever guy ha ha. He made like sixty of those things and sold...
  4. AKNick

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

    Rudder. Couple items of interest. Rudder skin placement, note that it’s off set a bit. The manual give you instruction how to place it. A little tricky. Once again. I created warp in the trailing edge. Had to unglue and try again. Might want to use wood glue, or something that gives you working...
  5. AKNick

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    My favorite part of spring! I have a couple nuthatches doing the nesting thing. I
  6. AKNick

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

    Decided to Put the elevators aside and do the vertical stab. Made some extra hinge material with scrap for my robart hinges Marking where the former meets the rib. I messed this step up bad. Be very careful glueing these dorsal skins on. It’s extremely easy to warp them. I...
  7. AKNick

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

    May have to tape my left thumb down!!
  8. AKNick

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

    Put together a DreamFlight ALULA glider. A flying buddy has been hitting some lift around hills and beaches and really sparked an interest. So I had to get one. Did a little paint scheme on it. Think it turned out not too shabby. Never flown a flying wing yet!
  9. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    Put on some 4” SpotOnRC wheels! Mud galore! Note the rim of the shim/axel reducer/insert goes outboard if you want to keep the wheel pants on. Like this: If you’re like me you have prop inserts laying around. They are great for shims! Just sand down the one that fits the shaft...
  10. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Welcome!!! Happy to help and follow along with your build!
  11. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    Video!!
  12. AKNick

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

    One good lookin plane right there!
  13. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    After four more flights I’m learning how the plane flies. It’s easy to give it too much elevator so I need to learn to tame my thumbs and rates. Each 14-16 min flight has averaged about 425mAh per flight. 14 min of flying is a safe place to stop with reserve if you are doing a lot of higher rpm...
  14. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Got four more flights on the 91” ARS and one on the 73” Laser before I ran out of fuel in the jug. Man that laser is spunky. Ha ha. Really getting to know the ARS. Fine tuning some rates, and getting in touch with how it responds. Even saw a few flying buddies.... yes we practiced social distancing!
  15. AKNick

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

    FYI This kit is $30 off during the RCG Online Trade Show.
  16. AKNick

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

    It’s a pain to tune it. But yes, once you get it set up, it does a pretty good job!
  17. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    Got two more flights on this baby. It was chilly, close to freezing, little swirly gusty wind from the glacier froze my fingers! I need to fine tune the travel limits, the current deflections in maneuvers will stop the plane like an airbrake... kinda scary actually. Crazy tail authority...
  18. AKNick

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

    Beveled the elevator edges. This would have been a bit easier with the counterbalances off, but the ply section in the middle does provide a good reference point. I used a center finder/marker that came with a kit years ago. It was too small to get to the inboard section, so just marked the...
  19. AKNick

    5 Cylinder radial glow driver

    Was your LiPo regulated to the designed mfgr's input voltage requirements? I guess I don't understand how that could fry the plugs with the regulator output voltage was stepped down properly. man that would be spendy! Those puppies are not cheap!! On another note, I saw somewhere that converting...
  20. AKNick

    Kmp beaver build hing question

    Interesting! I wonder if it's to move the hinge point away from the control surface gap. Is it on the tail as well? The full scale beaver has drooping ailerons and fowler style flaps. The intent is to increase the chord as they extend. I wonder if this is a way to do that. I've never seen this...
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