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  1. AKNick

    The I'm NOT going out flying thread.

    Been snowing the last few days. Yes... SNOWING. wet, not sticking that great, hanging around 33F. Workshop is clean... Need to start back up on the 75" edge. I did a preorder on on fundable a DHC-2 90" kit a week ago from Mustache Model Works founded by David Eichstedt who was a model aircraft...
  2. AKNick

    Engine selection for H9 Beaver 30cc

    Good work!! nice to resolve an issue!
  3. AKNick

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

    @Xpress That link was no good for some reason. @acerc I think the permatex did it's job mostly after about a year i peeled off 3/4 of it, the muffler is pretty soft aluminum in my opinion. I think the vibration may have let the DA and the nordlocks wear into it thus making it loose. To be a...
  4. AKNick

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

    I honestly think the nordlock washers did their job. There was copper rtv on the flange and bolts already. I blame it on abuse LOL
  5. AKNick

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

    I think I have an exhaust leak. . . Ha ha ha. I flew it really hard the last couple days.73” laser needs some TLC.
  6. AKNick

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

    @stangflyer I just ran across this on the MZ-32 radio. kinda cool to have a radio simulator, might just have to download and try it. https://www.graupnerusa.com/mz-32-radio.html
  7. AKNick

    Scale Pitts S1-T, S1-S, and a Challenger.

    posted in the wrong spot, my bad. I haven't used the syringes though.
  8. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Oh I know! And done. Still more to improve on. Not sure why the letters are not printing right on the top...
  9. AKNick

    Discussion Nothing

    I went to "dislike" this post... but there was nothing there... build you must
  10. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Need to manipulate the file a bit more, couple defects, but a step in a new direction.
  11. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    So this is what I’m thinking:
  12. AKNick

    Scale Building a Bulldog II

    That workbench is nice! What's the top surface comprised of?
  13. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m going out flying thread 2018

    Dude, just dude... OUCH! hope it heals up fast and goes back to normal. Surprised you were even able type! oof
  14. AKNick

    Discussion Pilot Laser

    http://www.pilotrcusa.com/product/laser-103%e2%80%b3-2-61m/ Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the video.
  15. AKNick

    3DHS 75" EDGE 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    Thanks Bud!
  16. AKNick

    3DHS 75" EDGE 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    Gap Sealing. I'm using Clear Ultracote. Bring the control surface to full deflection and measure how thick of a piece you need to cut. Note that the Ailerons are tapered from 1" down to a little under 3/4" and since I dont want to be wasteful with one uncut strip, I cut one tapered edge and...
  17. AKNick

    3DHS 75" EDGE 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    The 75" edge came with plastic baffles for an electric motor only, cut them in half, and glued into the cowl ears with Welders Glue. I also burned out the rear air exit holes.
  18. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    If there is one thing I've learned with PLA is that it doesn't like to bend. Meaning it's fairly brittle. I understand what you are saying about slipping the receiver into a slot and a clip to keep it there. I'm not very good with my Slicer settings for overhangs (bridging). So it's a little bit...
  19. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Been working on a receiver holder for a Futaba R7008SB. I’m starting to think the Velcro isn’t the way to go. I may do a screw on band with some padding on it. Just don’t like all the effort it takes to try and secure it down.
  20. AKNick

    3DHS 75" EDGE 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    Yes it sure does. This plane is designed to accommodate electric or gas, so it's pretty beefy. One thing I've noticed, I'm probably not the only one... but the carbon glass irritates my skin, so when you are reaching inside the fuselage and your forearm is rubbing against the carbon frame - the...
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