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  1. AKNick

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

    Seat/Servo cover Assembly. I did find this part fun. Kind of a no-brainer... BUT I have to love the engineering that went into this. Since I used to work on the full scale DHC-2 I remember having to frequently remove and install the rear seats to accommodate lots of cargo. They interlock into...
  2. AKNick

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

    Manual has you bevel the horizontal mount plate to match the airfoil. Awe look a heart I’m guessing the manual wants you to use scrap balsa grain forward. But I decided to use a single sheet from my stock and to parallel to the tube. Slight bevel Boom Canopy/hatch assembly
  3. AKNick

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

    Fitted and glued in the lower aft corner skins. They fit pretty nice, I had to wet one to get it to make the bend without cracking. The fuselage top corners is part of a balsa tree. You start by sanding the plywood sides to match the bulkhead bevel. Took a while. I need some heavier grit...
  4. AKNick

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

    It was thoughtful and I though down right cool for them to supply you with preformed sheet ply to go around the belly corners.... well mostly... all of mine were cracked. Could have been from shipping I’m sure. Not a big deal, a little bit of CA and it was fixed. The manual has you measure...
  5. AKNick

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

    installed blind nuts for the tailwheel mounting bracket. Fit like a glove. Made sure they didn’t bottom out by tapping them into a slightly larger hole below the board it’s on. They nestle into the lower fuse frame and everything just fell into place beautifully. I wetted the sides to allow...
  6. AKNick

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

    My thoughts exactly. Tail and wings need to be perfect. Thanks guys, I’m hoping everything else should be smooth sailings from here
  7. AKNick

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

    Well this was a major pain in the butt. I ended up tearing the top skin off after seeing the planes lower skin was aligned and when twisting the top skin into place it would enhance the twist. After conversing with other people who are building this model found they had similar issues. They all...
  8. AKNick

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

    I am a little stuck. Cannot get rid of some wicked frame twist. I don’t understand how it could be this bad. Everything has been taped, twisted by hand and taped, the only thing that gets rid of most of it if I don’t have the top skin on. Then I can twist the tail level to the wing tube. I’m...
  9. AKNick

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

    @David Eichstedt Are these kits Serial #'d ? Just curious - Thanks!
  10. AKNick

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

    Photo dump! Here is the reason once again to wait to glue the BLKHD #1 in place until the Fuselage side are in. I was able to cut the slot open and reglue it in place. Cabin support Beams in place Wing Tube fitted, added some 30min epoxy to the tube right before it enters the cutout...
  11. AKNick

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

    Comic relief during this build is a nice moustache laser etched into the cross beam. So when you open the canopy this is revealed every time. Love it.
  12. AKNick

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

    Here is a pic of me not following directions an pictures. This fuse skin need to fit inside the doubler #1. Bunch of visual progress on the fuselage. Looking back I wouldn’t use epoxy on the whole motor box assembly. It was frustrating to clamp and ended up not having very tight joints. If...
  13. AKNick

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

    :attaboy: Welcome to GSN David!!!
  14. AKNick

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

    On MMW blog on the website there is an addendum to the early kits where the tailwheel steering tube holes in the bulkhead are too small. Sure doesn’t leave a lot of material!
  15. AKNick

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

    Do not glue blkhd #1in.... the pictures show it in, but you cannot slide the fuse skins in to place with the bulkhead glued. I’m going to have to hack it out a bit and improvise. I cannot stress enough to read the manual. Also read the electric box construction as it had important details...
  16. AKNick

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

    Got the motor box epoxied in place on the floor panel. Everything fit together well.
  17. AKNick

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

    Attached the bulkhead fittings with a little locktite. Added bulkhead supports, landing gear block, servo mount supports along with drilling, tapping, and wicking some thin CA into the servo thread holes. MMW provides three options for engine mounts, DLE20 pre-cut beam mount, uncut Beam mount...
  18. AKNick

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

    Yeah, definitely could have designed them more inboard and just made longer fittings. The manual has you grind them off.
  19. AKNick

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

    Busted out the hardware bags and first step is installing the blind nuts opposite of the laser etching. 30min epoxy and a little tap tap in place. Fits like a glove. Very satisfying. Will have to trim the blind nuts near the boarder of the bulkheads in a couple spots. It’s important to read he...
  20. AKNick

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

    Wait until you see all this gorgeous plywood!
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