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  1. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    I understand the struggle! The cruise ships are starting to thin out here and I'll have some flying field time back. Curious to see how the 27x11 prop does, I hope it's not too fast for my approaches. I usually put the plane in a small slip to slow down my steep approach. Guessing I'll switch to...
  2. AKNick

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

    I've got the box, I'd love to go again if I can swing it. It was a lot of fun and work to get there and back by myself. I still feel guilty having people donate gasoline, but people were kind enough to share. Part of me thinks it would be easier to bring an electric plane, or to pre-order one...
  3. AKNick

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

    Cut my Joe Nall box(es) so they can fit under the house for… winter. My wing box was too tall anyways, so that one was shortened. The fuselage box I just made a splice in the middle. Termination dust on the mountains so I know it’s time to make room in the shop for other wintery things. Also my...
  4. AKNick

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    no need to explain/defend yourself. . .I've been neglecting my model airplanes this summer. Been enjoying watching your tinkering! I have two unfinished models I really need to get the gumption to finish... Been fishing a lot on my new (to me) boat... 60hours on the tach and the final run of...
  5. AKNick

    Vertical horizontal stabilizer

  6. AKNick

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Awesome!
  7. AKNick

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Good reports!! Time to heat treat your axels or get some titanium rods!! Are your tires inflatable? https://www.mcmaster.com/products/titanium-rods/titanium~/?s=titanium-rods
  8. AKNick

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

    I'm still working with trying to make my own vector files, what a challenge from scratch! Are you using your devices cutting software, or what process and devices are you using? Looks good! I'm using Xtool's software, but also Learning Inkscape for better image manipulation. Xtool's creative...
  9. AKNick

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Joe Lewis (aviator plus GP Engines exclusive dealer) told me back to back flights are never a good idea. I think because of heat soaking the motor/carb. Gotta let it cool down. I do it all the time… just always mindful of the temps, cool down laps, and point the cylinders to the breeze after...
  10. AKNick

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Shouldn't be hard, get a couple 12V fans and a 3S Lipo mounted on a V shaped wood stick that ties to the prop.
  11. AKNick

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Sounds like you need a cool breeze... like this! http://www.jtecrc.com/CoolBreeze.html
  12. AKNick

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

    Last night I tinkered with my 40W diode laser cutter to see if I could cut ultracote. Took lots of attempts, but I think I found some good settings 34% power/300mm/s / 2 passes. Seems like the cut is decent above 20% but burns after 38% the two passes help with removing the adhesive layer. Now I...
  13. AKNick

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    was the small one entered in as a thumbnail?
  14. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    You'll get over it quickly. It's high alpha with flaps down are predictable so you can drag the ends of the floats in the water and then give her a little juice and gently plop it down. It's a great floatplane! If you can lower your approach angle it'll be better. The airfoils on these planes...
  15. AKNick

    89" SkyWing Laser 260 V2 Assembly Thread

    Some of the newer skywing planes use Oracover now except for the metalic colors. Oracover cub yellow-30 is what you should search for
  16. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Would have been fun to meet you there! I had such a great time despite the weather at times. Met sooo many people I've conversed with over the last couple decades that I got to meet in person and met even more people that are hoping to meet up again next year. I really hope I can make it happen.
  17. AKNick

    Scale BUSA Super Cub

    Very nice!
  18. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Just a wee little 9g! Probably not a tower Pro MG! LOL. Reminds me of the time I was watching a club member do high speed passes with a Super Sportster and I heard it, I then quickly asked everyone else if they heard it and during his next pass it made the sound and promptly EXPLODED the right...
  19. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    I got a couple Goosky's as well this last year. Nice little machines, and quite the respect for those who fly 3D helis. I'm a fixed wing dude, but this sure keeps you on your toes more!
  20. AKNick

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

    I would have fainted LOL. ouch!!!!!
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