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  1. AKNick

    GP-38 cc

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  2. AKNick

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

    Here is the semi finished elevator and horizontal.
  3. AKNick

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

    Got some extra balsa block material in for my robart hinges. Sanded down, trimmed, measured my marks for the centerline for the hinges, and sheeted the elevators and horizontal. Elevator joiner blocks Scrap balsa for robart pins Leading edge put on and plained down. Razor blade saw...
  4. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    I have actually never seen it done that way. Couldn't it pounce forward, hit your legs while you're leaning forward into the prop? I use a rope, tire it to my tire now. Finger on the kill switch as I start. each to his own though.
  5. AKNick

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

    Elevator. Steps are just like the horizontal. No surprises. Note that E-1 rib is the end cap. I messed up and put a whole row in out of order. Luckily I only tacked them in place. So some surgical work with a blade took them out and I corrected the issue. Nice light ply sandwiched for balsa for...
  6. AKNick

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

    More elevator work. Beveling the Stab edge to conform with the airfoil and ribs. I normally dread sanding. This balsa is top notch. Sands super easy. Pre fitted laser cut sheets. A tiny bit of prep to glue to top corner on. Note the alignment laser mark. Using Medium CA to glue the...
  7. AKNick

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

    I've liked the Krylon Fusion. But yes, light coat first is the tip for success there.
  8. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    This is what makes the hobby so awesome. Always something to improve on or learn. Its rewarding!
  9. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Me too!! I've had to learn from videos, self taught right here!! I made this video that calls out some moves a bit. Some have different names ie: Dolphin is also a: Mountain Top, Rudder Dump, Camel (original it turns out), ect.
  10. AKNick

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

    I decided to self isolate with the baby. With my wife being a nurse in Critical Care life was getting too hectic. Alaska just issued a mandate to hunker down and limit travel. I’ll be home for a month. Can’t work from home...
  11. AKNick

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

    Decided to work on the horizontal stab. Pretty strait forward. Glued the frame without plans or pins. A tiny drop of thin CA to tack them in place once aligned then hit it with medium CA once satisfied with the trueness of everything. Well That escalated quickly!!!
  12. AKNick

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

    I spent five years of my life working on the full scale version (three of them!). I’ve replaced skins, jugs.... engines! This is what I’m going to base it off of. I loved cranking those R985s up, low low idle. Nothing better!lots of good memories working on them with some amazing people.
  13. AKNick

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

    I’m trying. Gotta wait for baby nap time. David included a mug for those who were in the startup program. Punched a lot of parts out with a baby in my lap until I got puked on about three times... that slows production ha ha ha!!!! Everything is cut very well and labeled great!
  14. AKNick

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

    Here is a taste of what’s inside the box. Lots of balsa, ply, vacuum formed parts coming out my ears, fiberglass parts, quality hardware pack, paper manual, full plans.... oh my!
  15. AKNick

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

    20cc DHC-2 Beaver Kit Build Thread From Moustache Model Works Product Page https://www.moustachemodelworks.com/product-page/dhc-2-beaver Manual https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/5eb2ce_118ff506185f459dbfc9072dfadbbed0.pdf?index=true Plane Specs Wingspan: 91.4" Length: 57.6" Height: 16" Weight...
  16. AKNick

    GP-38 cc

    I saw that!! Thanks for posting it!!! From that post here is the poor pic of the engine. Just a teaser really.
  17. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    A Blender!!!!! I'm sure they are very hard on the wings!
  18. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    I think I did one of those. LOL, tell me where in the vid. Maybe I can tell you what I was attempting to do ha ha
  19. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Just like the Hudson River was a water landing... this was a snow mountain landing!
  20. AKNick

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

    I have some TPU, I need to start making tires for fun. Haven't even attempted to use the stuff yet. You'd think if a guy used the correct type of infill you could make an airless tire.I've wondered about the tires the military was putting on hummers or the space rovers. A guy could make an...
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