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  1. AKNick

    Scale Pitts S1-T, S1-S, and a Challenger.

    posted in the wrong spot, my bad. I haven't used the syringes though.
  2. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Oh I know! And done. Still more to improve on. Not sure why the letters are not printing right on the top...
  3. AKNick

    Discussion Nothing

    I went to "dislike" this post... but there was nothing there... build you must
  4. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Need to manipulate the file a bit more, couple defects, but a step in a new direction.
  5. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    So this is what I’m thinking:
  6. AKNick

    Scale Building a Bulldog II

    That workbench is nice! What's the top surface comprised of?
  7. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m going out flying thread 2018

    Dude, just dude... OUCH! hope it heals up fast and goes back to normal. Surprised you were even able type! oof
  8. AKNick

    Discussion Pilot Laser

    http://www.pilotrcusa.com/product/laser-103%e2%80%b3-2-61m/ Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the video.
  9. AKNick

    3DHS 75" EDGE 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    Thanks Bud!
  10. AKNick

    3DHS 75" EDGE 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    Gap Sealing. I'm using Clear Ultracote. Bring the control surface to full deflection and measure how thick of a piece you need to cut. Note that the Ailerons are tapered from 1" down to a little under 3/4" and since I dont want to be wasteful with one uncut strip, I cut one tapered edge and...
  11. AKNick

    3DHS 75" EDGE 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    The 75" edge came with plastic baffles for an electric motor only, cut them in half, and glued into the cowl ears with Welders Glue. I also burned out the rear air exit holes.
  12. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    If there is one thing I've learned with PLA is that it doesn't like to bend. Meaning it's fairly brittle. I understand what you are saying about slipping the receiver into a slot and a clip to keep it there. I'm not very good with my Slicer settings for overhangs (bridging). So it's a little bit...
  13. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Been working on a receiver holder for a Futaba R7008SB. I’m starting to think the Velcro isn’t the way to go. I may do a screw on band with some padding on it. Just don’t like all the effort it takes to try and secure it down.
  14. AKNick

    3DHS 75" EDGE 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    Yes it sure does. This plane is designed to accommodate electric or gas, so it's pretty beefy. One thing I've noticed, I'm probably not the only one... but the carbon glass irritates my skin, so when you are reaching inside the fuselage and your forearm is rubbing against the carbon frame - the...
  15. AKNick

    Alert! That time of year again! Shirts/ Hats

    @Decal Dennis How is this coming along? It's getting cold outside, I want my hoodie. :cryin: Thanks
  16. AKNick

    3DHS 75" EDGE 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    ESC Mounting. I found a spot on the bottom of the engine box that suited my liking. Got some carbon G10 board, and made a little standoff, epoxied that in place. Drilled four holes, and used some 4-40 bolts trimmed to length with some blind nuts put in place and added some epoxy around them. I...
  17. AKNick

    3DHS 75" EDGE 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    Motor Installation. This was a little tricky, first off I have one of the early versions, so the original holes are about 1/8" off vertically, this has been fixed since then so no worries. Second off I am using the Blazing Star XL mount with a Motrolfly 4330-216 so the X mount holes need to be...
  18. AKNick

    3DHS 75" EDGE 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    Installed Velcro inside the fuselage for the batteries. I've been tacking a thin layer of welders glue down first. I never trust the sticky 3M velcro by itself. Creates an awesome bond this way. If you dont have the sticky back velcro, just smear some welders glue on the back. I go even one step...
  19. AKNick

    Discussion Nothing

    I cannot even imagine nothingness. If I think of nothing, I think of a dark black space...or and empty white void... which is something. Just like this thread, There is nothing here... but wait...is there??? After all, there must be something to this "Nothing"... Just look! or is what I just...
  20. AKNick

    3DHS 75" EDGE 540 V2 Assembly Thread

    Main Landing Gear. This gear is STOUT. Mine has a few imperfections, but very thick and robust- only cosmetic. The gear is bolted through the fuselage onto some aluminum angle, no blind nuts here! To my surprise the landing gear cuff rubber grommets are U shaped and pre-installed. I've...
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