Revival of a Classic American Beauty

The Micropro 8000 is possibly the last of a truly majestic breed. This striking example has been restored with Gordon Anderson's MS2K encoder and a full metal gimbal and rudder assembly. I enjoy the purpose built design that was punched up by some of the best graphic design of the 1980s. It will serve duty as a 3D single stick. Great work!

Reporting for duty!

A Beautiful Retrofit Project

Here is a snap of a super clean installation of the precision metal rudder assembly in a Multiplex Evo 12. Great work! Hmmm...might have to try fitting one in a DX7.

Cheers,
Andy

Some great work done here!

Project L-Stick

In case anyone is looking for an über-cheap way to get into Single Stick flying and has basic metal working ability, I present the L-Stick. I will not be selling this or making accurate drawings as it is intended as a fun DIY, use at your own risk project. Yes, improper use can result in waking up in Vegas with a very strange bed partner, driving a DeLorean, visiting Mr. Trump's hair stylist or a sudden, uncontrollable urge to use mouthwash!!! For details, please check out the user group. If you use the correct, high tech cap, it evens has instructions on how to use the stick (last photo) ;-)

Cheers,
Andy

 

First Ocean Crossing Beastie!

Here are some snaps of 3/16" aluminum shaft rudder assembly. This will be a retrofit for a Multiplex Evo 12 and I am very stoked to see the results when completed! It is also the first one to leave the continent.

Cheers,
Andy

School

Here is a snap of where inspiration is drawn from. I tried to get a good cross section of classic American and even a couple Canadian radios too see production techniques, variations in products and really get the vibe of these gems.

The Spektrum DX7 is a great workhorse and shall be part of the stable once all the design work is done. The herd will be culled at some point but there a few guys, like the S&O and Proline SS, that are going nowhere.

The strange one in in the middle is no classic just an homage to the greats and something that I like to fly :-)

Have a great one,
Andy

Friday Update

Had a great meeting with the local cnc shop owner. The next small run will be as was but the the future possibilities look very promising. Saw some of his sample work and it was stellar.

Have a great one,
Andy

Friday Update

I will be meeting with a local CNC shop owner today and hopefully have good news regarding the cage and bezel production. The waterjet cutting has been very successful for the cap and cup parts as well as the scissors.