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  1. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Double box removed and the inner box exposed with all the goodies I’ve collected for this beauty! note the roll of extra covering material scraps included for repairs.
  2. AKNick

    3DHS 84" Bigfoot --BUILD ONLY--

    I remember waiting for it's successor... the TBM came out and I kept waiting... it wasn't until I realized the TBM WAS the successor!!! LOL. Still surprised they haven't come out with a 30-40cc version of the TBM.
  3. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    SkyWing 89" Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread KQ scheme (White, Blue, Green) Note that the color scheme is now a bit different with a lighter blue than pictured above. Not sure about all of you guys, but with Covid19 lurking around destroying our travel plans, vacations, and mental health...
  4. AKNick

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

    Man... playing on the website now. I honestly cannot find airplane tires unless I know specifically what I need. The old tower site had a tab specifically for airplane tires. The coupon codes are smaller and don't work that well, and I cannot get free shipping apparently. another e-mail sent
  5. AKNick

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

    Check out this FAQ from Seaplane Supply. Lots of good information and he has a link to another excellent article from chuck cunningham. http://www.seaplanesupply.com/faq.htm http://www.seaplanesupply.com/chuckcu.pdf
  6. AKNick

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Way cool, excellent craftsmanship!
  7. AKNick

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

    Nope, Other than the Seaplane Supply Floats would be much lighter... I like they way they perform, so no reason (other than weight) to try a pair of SS floats.
  8. AKNick

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

    Info is coming from the guy that designs the floats so I trust his experience with the rc float sizing. I suppose I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth it to attempt more scale Floats that sit behind the prop. maybe I can make a separate set just for hanging. If the plane flies bad, it’s...
  9. AKNick

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

    it’s super fun! Opens up a whole new world of aero modeling!
  10. AKNick

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

    Floats... what should I do fellas? I want to keep a scale outline... scale is not nice to our little float planes. Mark at seaplane supply said he can make me some foam cores however I please, but short bows (may) make float planes nose over. Hmmmmm my extreme flight beaver, has a shorter...
  11. AKNick

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    I finally did this mod with the tube length shortened only. I feel like my springs are broken in and flex quite well. I drilled another hole 6-7mm inboard from the other hole on center. I gained just over 1/2” of Prop ground clearance.I am VERY pleased. On another note I ordered a new prop...
  12. AKNick

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

    Tower Hobbies has updated their website much like the new Horizon one.... Not cool.
  13. AKNick

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Crimps are pretty nice aren't they? I think I used 80# on the timber pull pull wires and all my 30cc stuff... the 120# must be really nice stuff. Sometimes you can downsize the crimp to get a tighter tolerance.
  14. AKNick

    Awesome Video Thread

    Here it is! Neat!! https://store.flitetest.com/flite-test-freedom-fox-pnp-1100-mm-1250-mm-flt-80800/p1199885
  15. AKNick

    Hello from Illinois

    Welcome!! The only thing I could find on the Byron F16 is an 11 year old thread. They used a DynaMax XPS system 563kv motor on 12S 5000 packs with a 110A ESC. This info came from R C G and the guys has posted a bunch on YouTube if you look up "Billy D". I dont have any ducted fans or jets so I...
  16. AKNick

    GP-38 cc

    Saw on the another site a guy said a 20x10 was a bit too much. It wasn't hitting it's top end but swung it well. He suggested try sticking with a 20x8 or 20x9. I remember when the DA35 and DLE35RA came out and everyone was eager to try a bigger prop than the DLE30 used so they all were saying...
  17. AKNick

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

    Tonight I was able to make stall fences and glue them on the Super Otter. Took some tinkering no doubt. last week I was able to make a sea fin, and a tail light... took some time and dedication there...
  18. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    Thanks guys!
  19. AKNick

    91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread

    me too!! It really pops at certain angles with the metalic blue, yet has a lot of depth which I like. With the dark mountains contrast is my friend.
  20. AKNick

    Mountain Goats and RC Planes

    LOVE IT!! Stunning filmography, and epic flying terrain. The wide angle filming doesn't give the flying terrain justice at all. That looks steep! All I can say now is that you're going to love the wing loading on the Twimber!! Can't wait for you to get it up and flying
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