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

[Alky6]

Hit a hole on my first landing with my Extra MX and knocked off a wheel pant. The problem with flying at the park is its not as smooth as the flying field. So I decided to install some bigger wheels. This should help.

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Impressed they fit in the pants. Nice lift kit!

 

[pawnshopmike]

Impressed they fit in the pants. Nice lift kit!

Thanks. I was worried at first that they were too big for the pants. But it didn't take much dremel work to squeeze them in there.

 

[Alky6]

Thanks. I was worried at first that they were too big for the pants. But it didn't take much dremel work to squeeze them in there.

See... there you go almost gettin' too big for your breeches!

 

[Snoopy1]

After getting home from the field today I started off by repairing yesterday's carnage on my Mig 21. Everything is repaired and touched up.

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After that I pulled the DA50 off Miss Moana and took the carb apart. I don't see anything obvious, but I'll give it a good cleaning and rebuild it. I'm guessing the metering needle was leaking.

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How do fix a metering needle. The only thing I know is you can change the needle but not the seat, or am I mistaken.

 

[Jetpainter]

How do fix a metering needle. The only thing I know is you can change the needle but not the seat, or am I mistaken.

I gave it a soak in Berryman Carb cleaner today followed by a rinse and then blew it dry and blew though the ports with an airgun. I picked up a Walbro K20-WAT kit at the hardware store down the street (that place has everything!) which has a new needle in it. Hopefully the seat is okay. I'll re assemble everything tonight, but a test run will probably have to wait until Saturday.

 

[Jetpainter]

Last night I reassembled the DA50 carb and reinstalled everything in Miss Moana. It will probably have to wait until Saturday to get a test run.

 

[pawnshopmike]

Working on my Twisted Hobbys Crack Camel tonight. Bought this several month ago when they first came out. But had been so busy working on the Robinhood that I haven't had a chance to build it. Until now that is!

 

[Alky6]

Working on my Twisted Hobbys Crack Camel tonight. Bought this several month ago when they first came out. But had been so busy working on the Robinhood that I haven't had a chance to build it. Until now that is!

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Hey Mike, what kind of crazy opening is that on top of that mmmmmm yummy IPA?

 

[pawnshopmike]

Hey Mike, what kind of crazy opening is that on top of that mmmmmm yummy IPA?

They whole top comes off the can. Built in glass! And yes it's yummy! Nebraska Brewing IPA. One of my favorites.

 

[Alky6]

That is fantastic! Sierra Nevada Torpedo for me this evening. Just recently finished a keg of Lagunitas IPA though. He,he.