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  1. AKNick

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

    Yup, I cannot afford the sticker price of some of the high end name brands. Spectrum has been offering nice servos as well. The A5060 is comparable to my beloved Savox 1250. Blue bird has had a bad reputation for a while. But there are lot of success stories too. I've always wanted to try them...
  2. AKNick

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

    Thanks for the info, I knew you had something up your sleeve. Part of me says stick with the Savox 1250's since the price will be the same. There was a point where blue birds where cheaper, but now they seem to be on par with Hitec and Savox when it comes to price that is. It's hard to find a...
  3. AKNick

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    The Scott 3200's are very popular here in Southeast AK. You can find rebuild kits for them from ABI (Alaska Bushwheels Inc) and are a direct replacement. http://www.scott-3200-tailwheel.com/ https://www.airframesalaska.com/ABI-3200S-Scott-Tailwheel-p/abi-3200s.htm People will modify their Scott...
  4. AKNick

    Scale 1/4 Scale 148" Shrike Commander

    Time to re-kindle the fire elsewhere!
  5. AKNick

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

    I forgot to mention I was also looking at the Promodeler DS100DLHV 7.4v 90oz/in 0.13 $39. Just seems steep for a super otter and dare I say too fancy. But they are close to the specs of my trusty 1250's so after this short talk with myself, I may just go that route for kicks.
  6. AKNick

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

    Worked on the Otter "cabane" on top of the wing. Overall fit has been a bit of a challenge, let alone trying to square the wing up. now that I got the two forward dowels epoxied in place, I need to shape and finish the wing roof. Then I'll drill the holes for the wing bolts. 1/4-20 nylon should...
  7. AKNick

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

    Nothing beats a hand made gift - ever. Well done Mike, that lil'uke looks like a keeper. Now like any build... WHERE IS THE VIDEO!!???!?!? personal request of course being "Somewhere over the rainbow" in true "IZ" style. :D
  8. AKNick

    GP 76 twin gas engine

    I still think the GP-76cc would be a match made in heaven for the Extreme Flight 94" MXS and retrospectively the GP-38cc perfect for the 76" MXS as they are both a little heaver, and that extra power would make them come to life a bit more from what I hear. Hard not to like that heavy metal...
  9. AKNick

    GP 76 twin gas engine

    From the horses mouth:
  10. AKNick

    GP 76 twin gas engine

    Just got word from the GP Engines Official Owners Page on Facebook that the GP-76 is finalized and will be available July 2019. They are also working on the GP-38 which is still in testing!!!
  11. AKNick

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

    Supper otter taking on some more form.
  12. AKNick

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

    Still working on the wing of the super otter. Looks small ha ha.
  13. AKNick

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

    35cc. Hopefully there is a new 91” in the works.
  14. AKNick

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

    So I just saw that extreme Flight disclosed the release of the new 78” extra 300 V2 this March. And it’s a full pound lighter than the previous version!!! Wow
  15. AKNick

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    When I was flying yesterday. A fellow club member was concerned that he won’t be able to fit a larger plane in this car. Toyota Corolla maybe? I looked at him and said challenge accepted. Took the wings off my 75” edge and with the tail in the front passenger seat and the spinner in the rear...
  16. AKNick

    3DHS 75" EDGE 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    Had three more flights on this plane. Lots of fun. Best Knife Edge turn I have ever done... practically a full circle!! I’m getting about a 4min flight time on two 3700 6S. Very floaty. Put an ounce in the tail and it helped high alpha a bit for me. Lots of tail authority to push the plane...
  17. AKNick

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    I was listening to the recording of the live turbo timber Q & A and they said the UMX timber is the best selling UMX they have. That says quite a lot. I have one and must say for a micro it flies excellent.
  18. AKNick

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

    They are definitely different though. The spline locking bolt and area is different. Either way, curious why there doesn't seem to be a supplier in the US.
  19. AKNick

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

    Sounds about right! I have carpel tunnel from riveting on floats 'back in the day", now working on airliners on the line and reflecting on how I got here today and realizing how blessed I really am. Sometimes when tinkering my hands go numb, lets you know you're alive and a reminder that I am...
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