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  1. AKNick

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

    Yes - Art Scholl modified the chipmunk to create what we all know and love as the "Super Chipmunk" and then modified it further to make the gear aft retractable. There is a really cool video on him talking about it.... I'll have to find it FOUND IT! Start at the 16min mark:
  2. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Got out flying yesterday and snagged some neat footage flying at my field. Actually had some impact ice with the fog on the leading edge too. Brr!
  3. AKNick

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

    Just put a layer of finishing resin on my custom glass/Kevlar/carbon ridge runt canopy after digging out the foam, dissolving with acetone, and wiping clean. So far not too shabby! The blue Kevlar/carbon looks neat.
  4. AKNick

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Good Work!
  5. AKNick

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

    Oh man, Not sure why I'm doing the canopy the way I'm doing it on my little ridge runt... I should have made a plug like you did. Instead I made an undersized foam canopy and am glassing over it... then I'll dig the foam out or maybe try acetone. Thanks for sharing!
  6. AKNick

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

    Nice! I've been tinkering away on the otter and the ridge runt. Managed to make a styrofoam plug and a glass some carbon over it for a canopy. I think I'm going to make a thin layer of glass over that and add some finishing resin over it. Canvas is pretty tough stuff, so you'll need a machine...
  7. AKNick

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Well @pawnshopmike I’m impressed so far. All received at 3.8 volts per cell. Quality looks good. RCBattery.com A couple 4S batteries for my new powered glider and a couple foamy batteries.
  8. AKNick

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

    Other than trying to get my Ender3 printer calibrated correctly, I’ve been going a bit old school. Sorta… Downloaded plans for a ridge runt on outer one and made my own ribs to modify the airfoil to a MH32 using airfoil plotter. I’m getting there! Ill upload a picture whenever GSN will let...
  9. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    New video up: So far I will say this plane has a quicker roll rate and tumbles easier than the 91” ARS. It also lands a bit quicker and is not as stable post stall. I’ve been adding weight to the tail and it has been helping. My current rates and KE mixing are posted in the description.
  10. AKNick

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

    Looks phenomenal! Great job!
  11. AKNick

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

    My finger tips were in pain from an Allen wrench… then I remembered I got this dremel tool a a few months ago… and I’m started to like it a lot for small screws/little jobs. pressure sensitive. So when you push down it will go in the direction you have it set in. Or just push the button it...
  12. AKNick

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

    Another big milestone. Finally figured out all my geometry and screwed down the float fittings. I’ll need to take them off to install the wheel collars. Only thing I’m not liking is my CG is a little close to the skeg… well and that empty (no battery, water rudder stuff and esc) the plane is 7.75#
  13. AKNick

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Did any of this come to fruition? Keep thinking about starting this one up. Need to finish my two float planes though!! Then start this… and a couple others…
  14. AKNick

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

    Made some front float bumpers out of EVA craft foam and CA for the super otter. Cut with an knife, sanded 100, 220, 400. Think they turned out not too shabby!
  15. AKNick

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

    My decal dilemma was solved by inquiring a quote from Callie Graphics. Guess what showed up! Callie Graphics nailed it! Super impressed. I asked for two logos and two pairs of separate N#’s; gave them some size restrictions, scale pics, and the model scale. I take pride in using my...
  16. AKNick

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

    Been working on my super otter a bit as well. I finished making my designed and 3D printed strut covers that snap onto the wire gear, glued them in place, sanded, and painted a second time. Now I’m finishing the mounting blocks. I’ll be one happy camper once the float fitment process is done…
  17. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Got a chance to fly in some better conditions with the Alula and Ahi. Was able to fly inverted a bit, did some rolls, and a few wing overs.
  18. AKNick

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

    Been getting some more tinker time on this bird. Worked on the aileron horns. There was a discrepancy in the plans for too small aileron horn blocks. So if your going to use the supplied horns - be smarter than me and make sure the blocks are big enough for them. Decided to make some horns from...
  19. AKNick

    New Product Dancing Wings 30cc Savage Bobber

    How "savage" of you :LOL_gif: The bobber is a neat concept, but I can only imagine the rc version with a welded frame to be on the heavier side. I remember the Got Rocks experimental Super Cub with an open fuselage.
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