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  1. AKNick

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

    Played with some windows. Tried to find the best method for not sending a #11 blade through the window or my hand. Seemed flowing the vacuum formed crease had the best control and the trimming with curved scissors to get it right. Used formula 560 canopy glue. David gave a little tip in his...
  2. AKNick

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

    Worked out a few details today. For reasons I cannot explain the wood firewall bugged me! So I painted it Rustoleum aluminum followed by a clear coat which tarnished it a bit... which worked out great giving it a weathered look. The oil cooler is put together in two halves. I used CA and...
  3. AKNick

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

    Ran Across a new 20cc Kit profile on the market with Carolina custom kits, called the "Wind Hammer" https://carolinacustomkits.com/shop/ols/products/wind-hammer-3d Also ran across the New Horizon Hobby Draco X, price is a bit steep for me, but top notch foam airplane right there...
  4. AKNick

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

    Thanks Mike! Put my final pin stripe on the other side. Used a sealing iron to tuck in the loose tag ends in the boot cowl and door frame.
  5. AKNick

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

    Worked on my fuselage pin stripes. Talk about tedious! Used the pin stripe backing as my spacing guide. Still need to put the large light blue upper stripe on the other side and seal a couple other spots. Basically done covering the fuselage other than graphics.
  6. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Thanks Fellas! The Falcon 23x8 CF luckily didn't touch the water much. There are some small erosion marks... if it were a wood prop that'd be a different story. I've seen what water can do to a float plane with a wood prop!
  7. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Teaser Video Is LIVE!
  8. AKNick

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

    Glued the vertical stab/rudder assembly in place using 30min epoxy. Cleaned excess epoxy with a paper towel soaked in alcohol. It’s nice that MMW has alignment tabs/slots to help put everything on strait. Just had to tape in place for squareness and that’s it. started adding my monokote...
  9. AKNick

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

    I’m going to use “blue mist” for my trim. Also trying out this smart stripe tool.
  10. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Well I did order new elevators for $50 doubting I could repair the elevator well enough to be happy with it... but Alas! I did!
  11. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    patience my friend! Takes time! I’ve probably reduced the footage down to 10min.... but with slow motion it’s back up to about 14min ha ha ha I had way too much fun with the wind and the puddle. I’ve been wanting to try some different features with my video editing and I have a lot of good video...
  12. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    I've been playing with the footage, I just don't know what to cut out! started with 8 gigs and 18min, Cut it down to 15min. Thinking about making a teaser/highlight video and also the full version.
  13. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Got some sick video, but at the cost of my elevator. It’s repairable. I’m pretty excited about this aerial footage. Had a couple landings with zero ground speed with the wind blowing about 0-12+mph. If I recall correctly, had to crab the plane on short final with losses and gains which led to...
  14. AKNick

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

    Here's my Robart Point Hinge Installation Method Video:
  15. AKNick

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

    Any insight on monocote pinstripes over ultracote covering? Monocote has a light blue that I really want to use, let me know if there is any precautions I need to know.
  16. AKNick

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

    Spent basically my whole day putting two stripes on. Golly getting the right sizing has been tricky. Photos speak for themselves, sure looks more and more like the beaver I want it to look like!
  17. AKNick

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

    Burned out some holes, put everything together for a photo. And put a little covering over the beaver tail gap that was glued together prior.
  18. AKNick

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

    recently tried a sock, and it was hard for me to get used to. I should really attempt it again.
  19. AKNick

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

    Thanks, it’s not perfect and I had to cheat a couple times. My iron is worn out and abused... it’s scratches the covering a bit. Just got a new iron in the mail. Need to bust it out
  20. AKNick

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

    just got the tool last year, been using it wherever I overlap covering to eliminate bubbles.
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