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  1. AKNick

    Aerobeez 38" EPP Slick 540 Build Thread!

    I did that once... Mojo 40 maiden flight, barely made a full circle back to the runway. horrible landing, but luckily for the mojo, the gear took the shock. I bent it back, reversed the ailerons, took a deep breath and flew it again. Like you said "dumb mistake"... needless to say, I always...
  2. AKNick

    Scale Top Flite P-40 Build Thread

    Your P-40 is coming together great!! I've been following this build, it's really looking like an airplane now!! Keep it up!
  3. AKNick

    Discussion Benches and Shop Setups & Storage for Model Aircraft

    gotcha
  4. AKNick

    Discussion Benches and Shop Setups & Storage for Model Aircraft

    Bench Set Up That's a good way to do it too! I wonder if I could make one like that where the intermediate supports could be disassembled for storage... Thanks Bipenut
  5. AKNick

    Discussion Benches and Shop Setups & Storage for Model Aircraft

    Perfect! I've seen some bike tables that are built to a tough/sturdy construction, I may try to make a knock off of that.
  6. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Well put, Thank you!
  7. AKNick

    Discussion Benches and Shop Setups & Storage for Model Aircraft

    I like it. That is the design I had in mind. I like that you didn't go overkill, although I figured if I was going to put one together I'd probably add 4X4 legs, beef it up, add drawers for storage, and locking castors like you just mentioned. After all if the space is going to get used up, I...
  8. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    Looking at my radio I have about: 100%EP 1.5" Elevator 130%EP 1.25" Aileron 75%EP 3.0" Rudder Pull-Pull dcraft My build isn't finished yet, but it at least gets you in the ball park. 3dNater Resolution has always been a stretch for me to understand, I take it your saying that if you extend...
  9. AKNick

    Discussion Benches and Shop Setups & Storage for Model Aircraft

    I've seen quite a few custom benches over the years that people use for building & maintaining model aircraft, and some clever storage ideas. I didn't already see a discussion on this where people can share photos and ideas of what they came up with... so why not now? Personally I'd eventually...
  10. AKNick

    New Here? Introduce yourself!

    I'm the same way! My nitro birds are collecting dust now as well. +1 on the friendly environment here.
  11. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    That's what I did, with the exception of 3" pull pull for the rudder.
  12. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    I ended up using Pull-Pull, but the build is not complete yet. I'm probably going to add a battery tray under the turtle deck, or may just split the elevator halves and add another servo if need be.
  13. AKNick

    AJ Laser 230z 73" Build Thread

    I just realized how long it's been since I did anything to this build thread... :eek: I've been busy flying, fishing, and whatever else is involved with enjoying an Alaskan summer before winter strikes back... again @dcraft do you have anymore flying reports on how your bird has been...
  14. AKNick

    AJ 73 laser help?

    As far as the cowl mounting, I always re-glue the four tabs with thin CA then add a healthy filet of 30min epoxy (I mixed in micro-balloons to get it thicker), and coated the attaching area being careful not to place any on the outboard side where the cowling slides on top of them. I also use a...
  15. AKNick

    AJ 73 laser help?

    I would agree with being careful in that price range. It's not worth having a servo lock up and destroy your aircraft with compromising the safety of those around you. Those XQ's do seem to have a good reputation. Heard of people using Solar D770's or D771's but they have about a 20% failure...
  16. AKNick

    Aerobeez 70″ Slick PRO Step By Step Build Guide

    You guys crack me up
  17. AKNick

    Aerobeez 70″ Slick PRO Step By Step Build Guide

    Ha ha ha aha!
  18. AKNick

    BRICO 43A Pin Flag Switch

    ???:confused: You maky no sense. I would hate to say it... but your trollin bud. Please stop
  19. AKNick

    BRICO 43A Pin Flag Switch

    So the question remains... would you guys trust it in a 30cc bird? Is it a better choice than a slider switch or toggle switch (like miracle)? I was trying to find a single switch for one Rx battery while using a IBEC for the IGN.
  20. AKNick

    BRICO 43A Pin Flag Switch

    I have always wondered how these pin-flags work. Couldn't seem to find a whole lot of info, so I took this one apart - as you can see from the pictures. This one is pretty simple really. They used a Cliff DC power plug-in FC-681473 that has a 2.1mm Pin socket. They machined a piece of...
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