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  1. AKNick

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

    Accessory Boot Cowl or as the manual calls them “cowl cheek formers” are a nice scale surprise. On the full scale plane these come off with Dzus or camlock fasteners so you can access all the accessory gearbox components ie: mags, prop gov, fuel pump, alternator, starter, ect. It would go over...
  2. AKNick

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

    Took some time to mount the servo hatches in the wings now that I settled on using standard servos instead of minis. One thing I wish I did during the wing assembly is dry fit the hatches... it would have saved some grief trimming and setting in place correctly. I even had to remake some shims...
  3. AKNick

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

    Put the cowling tabs on the cowl. First off this meant grinding the blind nuts to fit the engine... this would have been easier without the rails glued in. Too late! Fitting the cowl wasn’t an easy task for me. I didn’t realize that the engine can only fit so far in the engine box and the...
  4. AKNick

    GP-38 cc

    Negative. GP doesn't do angled plugs. Angled plugs are known to not produce as much power as strait plugs... and GP engines is well.... Great Power Engines LOL
  5. AKNick

    Dual Rates Set-up

    On my 18SZ I run all my rates on a single three position switch (SD). The position closest to me is normal, next up is dual rates, and if I want a third rate I have to create a condition in the radio that I name 3D EXTREME rates. LOL. I have found myself moving away from triple rates and leaving...
  6. AKNick

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

    Woah!! What’s the table? Door?
  7. AKNick

    GP-38 cc

    May 20 release date! Leaves the factory May 14 to aviator plus in the US Come with a Pitts muffler and standoffs!! $430 20x9 7730 rpm 20x8 7960 rpm
  8. AKNick

    Redwing RC 30cc (76") Extra 330sc

    This is a five year old post and I don't think he frequents here anymore. Also Redwing went under then got sold and is now running again under different ownership. Guessing the planes that are pre serial# 100 are subject to requiring some up thrust? Not sure buddy. Personally I would build it as...
  9. AKNick

    Pilot 35% Yak teardown/ replacement

    He needs to be bugged... aloft lately! Hope you get it figured out!
  10. AKNick

    New here guys. want help forBUILDING EDGE-540

    Sounds like you have quite the mission. This particular weight limits you to about a 60-70" wingspan if you can keep your building materials and techniques light. A petrol/gas engine would have to be about 20cc and under. As far as starting with a construction method I would consider using a...
  11. AKNick

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

    Looking good. Nice to see that velox front and center. :) I've been putting in some serious foamy time lately. Some new neighbor kids are my audience. They'll put their heads on the fence and watch me fly around. Pretty fun to see them awe inspired.
  12. AKNick

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

    Some pics of my brush on interior paint job. Fitted the windshield and glued it in place with formula 560. A little disappointed there were imperfections in the molded windshield to what appears to be bagging marks and the rectangular vacuum plug port area. It’s not as bad as I make it sound...
  13. AKNick

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

    nice! I used to have an OS 1.20AX as well. Think I used a 16x8 and a 17x4W, it would rip with the 16x8 APC, Good IMAC prop for the Seagull Edge 540 it was on. 17x4W was nice for the high alpha stuff. Plane flew strait, but was a complete mislead on how an edge 540 should fly. Thick airfoil...
  14. AKNick

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

    Not too much work done but as everyone knows persistence and momentum wins the race. Put together the cowl support tabs. Dremeled the door hinges in place. Painting a bit more in the interior. Slow tedious process.
  15. AKNick

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

    Control rod guide tubes installed. Mine ended up 25mm fwd of the fwd blind nut, and about 7.5mm from the edge of the lower ply skin. I ended up with a gap in the exit holes and used UV glue to fill it. Set in place with CA as it doesn’t bind to the tube that well. Elevator and rudder bulkhead...
  16. AKNick

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

    Painted the canopy hatch and seats/servo covers. Note that I added a little gusset in the hatch lower corner for some added strength as it wasn’t a very tight joint without glue. Got the door fuselage magnets in place. Would have been easier to align all of them with the doors in place. Also...
  17. AKNick

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

    LOL!! Just needed a shot with something round up front!! My bad!
  18. AKNick

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

    Cowl and WingTips are Fiberglass. It will be covered in ultracote. Thanks guys!!:D
  19. AKNick

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

    My final post for the night and it’s a good one too. It has been one exactly one month since I have started this build. So here is a photo of everything together that I have accomplished in four weeks!!! Wow! Ok ok, I’ll get the cowl too! Please note the 1lb bottle of Lysol is not...
  20. AKNick

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

    Been putting together a Funtana 90S for a buddy in between working on the DHC-2. Coming out super tail heavy. So I added .4lbs to the nose.... eeeekkk!!! Not only that but the covering was old,peeling off, Hangar rash like a cat got it, cracked canopy... missing parts!!! Lions tigers a bears...
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