• If you are new to GiantScaleNews.com, please register, introduce yourself, and make yourself at home.

    We're 1st in Giant Scale RC because we've got the best membership on the internet! Take a look around and don't forget to register to get all of the benefits of GSN membership!

    Welcome!

Search results

  1. AKNick

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Well. Not a bad idea. Imagine they are built flat. One could extend the material at the outskirts of the areas that the stringers attach to. It all boils down to how much time you want to invest in it. I would think lightening holes and beefed up supports would be the way to go. Look at modern...
  2. AKNick

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Just ordered my tubes from Goodwin. 0.602 Fuse O.745 Wing Plan on trying to wrap my own sleeve. Nothing like trying something new and exciting!
  3. AKNick

    Help! Need to get in touch with Slimline mufflers.

    All I found was this on the website: Store Hours: 10-4 MT Call: 480.282.7710 orders@slimlineproducts.com Did some digging, and it seems Bill is can be hit or miss. . . Makes great products, but can be flaky from time to time. I'd make sure you call him during the MST time zone at his posted...
  4. AKNick

    Resurrection Ben Buckle Great News Build Thread

    I shall quote my own words that my flying buddy quotes back to me all the time. “Nick, Planes.... they come... and they go...” Too bad the good was ugly and it died young. Cheers buddy :cheers: here’s to newer and more exciting builds than this dud.wish the build had ended differently.
  5. AKNick

    Resurrection Ben Buckle Great News Build Thread

    Even so, I wouldn't wish a mildly warm fire pit of balsa on any of my buddies here. Check your PM.
  6. AKNick

    Resurrection Ben Buckle Great News Build Thread

    Mike.... I did not see that coming... at all... PM sent.
  7. AKNick

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    PLA? PETG? What percentage infill if any? Very intrigued that they are lighter than ply! 4mm is a good choice for thickness in my opinion, if any smaller it wouldn't have anything to bond to and would be subject to flexing. I've never played with bonding 3DP parts, I am also curious what your...
  8. AKNick

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

    Nanometer, must be like unobtanium or something.... ha ha Okay, good to know with the Futaba Gear and just the dealings with the older H50's Seem like these servos might be worth a try....
  9. AKNick

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

  10. AKNick

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

    Anybody have any experience with these Blue Birds, @49dimes probably? I saw some posts about issues with Futaba gear and Blue Birds, I think it had to do with line voltage or something? Is this still an issue, or should I stay clear? BMS-2109 $38 266-372 0.05-0.07 Ti/Coreless (Could be a...
  11. AKNick

    1/4 scale P40 Warhawk

    Follwing! One heck of a P-40 you got there!
  12. AKNick

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Probably has to do more with precision than anything else. Having a retractable lower vertical is something nobody sees and will be truly unique. Would get a lot of attention if you did have any interest in it. Either way, your builds a re a joy to follow!!
  13. AKNick

    Resurrection Ben Buckle Great News Build Thread

    Yup a good ol Sunday Flier, no-frills, relaxing and mending for the soul.
  14. AKNick

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

    Amen! Preach it brother!
  15. AKNick

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    Took the icon A5 to the lake. Had a good fifteen minutes of flying. Until it flipped taxing on the downwind. This is why you bring your lovely wife along to go retrieve your plane. Could have been just because it was my birthday.... otherwise maybe she’d laugh and make me go get it.
  16. AKNick

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

    I see what you did there. Doozy ha ha! Pretty neat to look over vintage plans! Glad you like it! It’s in the upper 70s here and we Alaskans are buying cool drinks, ice cream, and busting out the swimming trunks. All builds on hold! Ha ha ha. Man here in Alaska we don’t skimp out on a nice day...
  17. AKNick

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    Just let someone else build it first and let you know :epic: When I built a mojo40 there was enough room in the wing to reposition the battery and then the rails provided a little wiggle room forward and aft to accommodate a little CG placement. Usually the fuel tank just is where it is - don't...
  18. AKNick

    Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

    SERIOUSLY HA HA! 15 pages of hangar talk! I'm still in wingtube search mode, servos, looking to get the DLE20 but my normal peeps are out of stock for now (VVRC/NWRC), Plans are printed... Plus, I need to finish my Otter... that's the biggest hurtle. Summertime makes it hard for sure!
  19. AKNick

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

    Maybe I should rephrase that. . . I'm not trying to paint the windows. I love those tips though!!!! Taillight tint... good idea. Love how Terry can create a beautiful one of a kind tint look, top shelf result there. What I'm trying to do is not have too much paint soak into the balsa. Was...
  20. AKNick

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

    Any ideas for the best method to paint the inside of this canopy? Going with a medium gray. Keeping it light as possible, not sure whether to lightly dust it with spray polyurethane and then brush on some paint. Thoughts?
Top