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  1. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m going out flying thread 2018

    Bring a roll of plastic drop cloth and a stretchy chord, If an unexpected rain flurry ensues, burrito the plane in plastic and use a stretchy chord to keep it on and flapping in the breeze. You may be able to use a PVC pipe, slit it down the middle and slip it over the tailgate support cable...
  2. AKNick

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

    The key for eliminating residue is fine tuning the pump and the type of fluid used I think. I'm excited to get it in the air and hopefully take a video. I've been wanting to do this for a while, and took many measures to seal the covering and protect anything that was exposed. I'm going to have...
  3. AKNick

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

    This one is a 35cc, I tried and failed with smoke on nitro birds. There isn't enough room for the smoke to spray into and fan out/atomize in most nitro engines, thus the need for preheaters. This one is set up with a Powerbox Smoke Pump at 30% power mixed to the throttle, Super-Dri Smoke Oil...
  4. AKNick

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

    Got my minion to finally fire up the 74” edge 540! Wohoooo Then he got a little crazy!! I was giggling like a school girl when I flipped the switch! In the words of my neighbor “ I was sitting in the house watching tv, when I saw smoke... thought my truck went up! I’ve seen less smoke from a...
  5. AKNick

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    Should help me focus on finishing this build Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Actually on version 5 now. Rounded corners, made it a three tab instead of a four tab. Made my lettering actually visible now lol. I may lower the towers again and the height of the strap support so it fits tighter. One could add a thin piece of Velcro under it or even hot glue it in place...
  7. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Thanks. The one tab wonder is a little off center so I went to see how it did with two, over all I do think four tabs is overkill as well.
  8. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Version 3 Tried to put text in, kinda failed. “AK Nick Designs” too small lol The fit is now pretty good, and everything is great, my towers could be a little smaller for the Velcro strap, would be perfect however if you added a little pad under the tech aero. I’m very happy with how this...
  9. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Version 2 better. But I messed up my 3D model pretty good. Need to repair some things. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Prototype complete. Fits perfectly, very happy with the fit of the grommet and sleeve. Going to change the placement of at least the side screws to the back, and can make them a little shorter too. The 2mm hump is too high. Going to bring it down maybe .5mm, widen the gap of the Rx lead. Sent...
  11. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Prototype looks like a spaceship lol Learning to not get too crazy right off the batt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Sketching up something new that I think everyone can appreciate. Tech Aero Holder. Pretty rainy day here so my concept design is getting there on paper. Let’s see how well I can draw it on the computer. And @Snoopy1 . . . I have incorporated servo grommets, just need to measure them out still...
  13. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    I’m not exactly in production mode, but if there really is something you like or need, we can work something out! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    never said they wouldn't.... maybe I should have said; 'I need to track down a good source of servo grommets' lol Maybe the SAVOX SP02 servo grommet set? $2.29
  15. AKNick

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

    Horizon still doesn't have the info on the optional bush tires. But I believe that these are indeed PR Bushwheels. Looks like they say Positive Reproduction on the side aka PR Bushwheels. https://www.prbushwheels.com/
  16. AKNick

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Yup, the 45 inverted upline will let you know, just make sure you center your elevator before you try this! I literally chased my tail trying to do this one time. ha When you said bolt weight to the firewall my first impression was... that would make it nose heavy....LOL push me pull me says...
  17. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Good Point! The answer is I really didn't think about it. If I find a suitable grummet for the job, I may transition my designs to incorporate that mounting method. Thanks for the input, always appreciated! I must say I hate vibration though!
  18. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Been working on a receiver holder for a Futaba R7014SB. The idea is that I can put craft foam on the sides and 1/4” Dubro foam under the receiver. Then you can glue the tray or Velcro it to the plane. Took me about 4-5hours to draw up, prototype and make a version two which looks good to me...
  19. AKNick

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

    It’s tougher in Alaska they say... we are looking at a new field... it’s like finding gold for us, but impending disasters with the nearby obstructions. There are no such things as an open field where I live, so the owners of this private property want to allow us to fly here. We’ve been flying...
  20. AKNick

    Official Joe Nall 2018 coverage

    Just saw that too... bummer! I almost flew there this week from Alaska too... glad I chose not to because I saw the forecast. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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