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  1. AKNick

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

    So I got the 87" chippy plans. They are Bob Nelitz 1/5 scale plans. Fun to look at, but no way I'd ever scratch build something like this with that huge bubble canopy. https://aerofred.com/details.php?image_id=94391&mode=search
  2. AKNick

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    Video! 74" edge, heavy... with smoke. But really... it wieghs almost 2lbs more than my laser. Couple weeks ago maybe, but its 5 mins of your life you'll never get back... so if your bored here ya go:
  3. AKNick

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    Had a date with the 84” TBM and the 73” laser.... boy is she a classy act, yet a complete animal. Had a could spectators swing by, first group was amazed, asked me if I wanted their RC stuff because they don’t have the time. The second group I got to play with a bit.... he he he. Did a dolphin...
  4. AKNick

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

    Good to know. Sounds like its just a really big servo tester at this point.... which I dont have... ha ha
  5. AKNick

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

    sheeted the underside of my turbo otter. I needed some 3/32 balsa and to design a way to sheet the bottom so I could remove the gear and add floats at some point, also the wing strut attach points - I may add an aluminum strip and box in the gap in later... But the beauty of all of this was I...
  6. AKNick

    I’m going out flying thread 2019

    How do you like the Raven? Which wings? I've heard people say it's a little on the heavier side to other 70cc birds, but it sounds like your performance is nothing short of stellar.
  7. AKNick

    Scale 1/3 Scale Extra 330L Build.

    Very nice work. I've had some catching up to do.
  8. AKNick

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

    Okay, Good to know. Thanks
  9. AKNick

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

    I hear ya. My VVRC 21 hub seems a little on the loose side when warmed up. The DLE 20 has been around for a while... Seems like a solid choice, I think the rear exhaust is known to be louder and maybe a little close to the carb from what I hear. I like keeping the noise down on my float planes...
  10. AKNick

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

    With all youre probro profiles in the 20cc range... which engine is the go to for you guys?
  11. AKNick

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

    Get ready to fly all day on 8oz of fuel! I saw a video of a guy flying one with a dle20 (converted) performance looked great! Now I have an excuse to get the blue/white scheme....
  12. AKNick

    Engine choice?

    I think a cub with a large wing loading should be able to handle the weight anyways. Check this out from another build here. Maybe @Patto can chime in with the autostart https://www.giantscalenews.com/threads/hostetler-cessna-336-skymaster.7673/page-24
  13. AKNick

    Engine choice?

    If you need weight up front, might as well make it smart weight. The EME 70cc from what I hear is very reliable, and it's heavier than the DA70... very hard to beat the EME 70cc for the price. DA70 is 55grams more than the DLE60 (engine only) Which is under 1/8lb more than the 60 depending on...
  14. AKNick

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

    It would make too much sense for TopFlight/Monokote to list the product manual on their website, I found this on Tower Hobbies that explains how to use this thing: http://manuals.hobbico.com/top/topr2400-manual.pdf Basically, you use it to make a strait covering cut for overlaps along seams by...
  15. AKNick

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

    Hmmm I can even understand how it works. It’s Top Flight brand. I see the two xacto blades. But the angle throws me off
  16. AKNick

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

    Can someone tell me what this one is used for? Thanks! Also. @Xpress is this even worth keeping around? I don’t have a programmer yet. This one seems dated but new. HFP-10
  17. AKNick

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

    nope, there was a CG chipmunk mostly built that someone took though. There was a box for plans of a 87" Chipmunk... no Idea the MFGR. Just looked online and I cannot find a 87" chipmunk. They had a garage sale this morning. Don't think the kits were looked at too hard. The grandson said they...
  18. AKNick

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

    Sig still makes the little bugger for about $125 USD. https://sigmfg.com/collections/sig-kits/products/sig-astro-hog-kit YS-120 & Saito 150!!! Your are power hungry my friend! Floats are quickly becoming my new pastime. Nothing beats a calm day of float flying. Sounds like a 20cc gas engine...
  19. AKNick

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

    Funny... I wasn’t planning on it. I stayed there and helped clean up with them. Threw away a bunch of stuff that I knew was worthless. They said if you see anything else just take it. I took the Astro-Hog ha ha ha!
  20. AKNick

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

    Well.... I spent five bills. Five boxes of balsa, one box of spruce, box of wire, box of Nelson covering, eight gold-n-rod bags, box of K&S tubes, box of misc hardwood blocks, box of tires, box of miscellaneous hardware, box of covering items, custom wire bender, oh and a dozen kits.... I got...
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