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  1. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC All New 3.1m Radiowave Giles 202 Competition Series Build Thread

    Tony, Its not totally covered, just where the sheeting is joined. We use a spray bottle and let it soak in before bending. It usually works out pretty decent. I have also edged glued. If I am using gorilla glue and going to bag I prefer using tape so if I have any imperfections in the seams...
  2. jtec/radiowave

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

    To many hole shots? nothing like the smell of burning rubber! Big picture but it looks like a small clutch plate. What's it going in? Al
  3. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC All New 3.1m Radiowave Giles 202 Competition Series Build Thread

    Tonight before we left the shop we managed to get the turtle deck and hatch foam bagged. I will take them out of the Bag in the morning and see how they turned out. Kevin also did some sheeting in the tunnel so we will get more pictures tomorrow. My plan of action the rest of the week is to...
  4. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC All New 3.1m Radiowave Giles 202 Competition Series Build Thread

    So here is another weight savings. Some of you know we also make control horns. The base of the horn consist of two pieces of ply roughly 1" sq. Well Kevin and Dale ( one of our customers who is also doing the MX2 build played around and came up with the idea to use 2 thinner pieces of plywood...
  5. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC All New 3.1m Radiowave Giles 202 Competition Series Build Thread

    We have been keeping an eye on what things weigh and trying to take out some weight where we can. The foam was at 76 grams prior to sheeting. After sheeting and some light sanding the bottom comes in at 178 grams. So we add about 100 grams with sheeting and glue
  6. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC All New 3.1m Radiowave Giles 202 Competition Series Build Thread

    This morning I pulled the Bottom out of the bag and did a little clean up Views: 19 Views: 19 Views: 22 Views: 22
  7. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC All New 3.1m Radiowave Giles 202 Competition Series Build Thread

    Onto our progress: We managed late yesterday to get the bottom fuse foam sheeted and in the vacuum bag. We have a pretty large Router table that works out great for a flat surface when it comes to the sheeting of foam
  8. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC All New 3.1m Radiowave Giles 202 Competition Series Build Thread

    certainly not the greatest picture but here is our customer Dale's Competition Series MX fuselage completed. He is the customer who picked it up about a week ago so that is pretty impressive to see all the fuse complete. I think he is going on vacation this week so it will probably be next week...
  9. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC All New 3.1m Radiowave Giles 202 Competition Series Build Thread

    So as I posted before the last week was a week through hell but even though we didn't get much accomplished 3 others have. Kim Q is building an MX2 and it build the same as the Giles. He started about a week ago and you can see his progress here...
  10. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC All New 3.1m Radiowave Giles 202 Competition Series Build Thread

    Haven't had a chance to post anything. After spend some great time with my grandson I think he may have given me a present that he brought home from daycare. Spent most of last week and the weekend not in the shop!! On top of that our website went down again. I am happy to say both are back up...
  11. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC Double Build, Carden Pro 124" Extra 300 40%

    Thanks Cam, I will be picking one of those puppies up!! great Item
  12. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC Double Build, Carden Pro 124" Extra 300 40%

    Cam, How about some info on your laser level! Great idea Al
  13. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC All New 3.1m Radiowave Giles 202 Competition Series Build Thread

    The sheeting is taped together and we will be using gorilla glue to bond the sheeting to the foam. I will spray the sheeting ( oppisite sid of the gluing surface with ammonia prior to putting them in the shuck. It make the balsa more flexible and helps it conform to the foam parts.
  14. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC All New 3.1m Radiowave Giles 202 Competition Series Build Thread

    Last night I finished the sheeting for the turtle deck and foam bottom. The plan hopefully for today is to get them bagged. Picture one is the foam bottom with lightening holes picture two is the sheeting for the turtledeck picture 3 is the sheeting for the foam bottom
  15. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC All New 3.1m Radiowave Giles 202 Competition Series Build Thread

    Ok I have been away for a couple days and work has gotten into the way of working on the Giles. Kevin has been busy cutting out the foam for a 3.1 MX2 kit for a customer as well as the foam for the wings on the Giles build. So here is another weight savings. Some of you know we also make...
  16. jtec/radiowave

    Sport JTEC RADIOWAVE 26% Pitts Model 12

    Rob, The balance point should be on the leading edge of the lower wing. I am very surprised that you had an issue with the rear side mounting plate for the elevator servos. That gets glue on the tail post, top and bottom longerons and F6 that should have a couple bass wood stringers added for...
  17. jtec/radiowave

    Sport JTEC RADIOWAVE 26% Pitts Model 12

    Just sent Dr. Evil a text for instructions, maybe he will contribute on the build
  18. jtec/radiowave

    Sport JTEC RADIOWAVE 26% Pitts Model 12

    Rob, Yous looks GREAT!!
  19. jtec/radiowave

    Sport JTEC RADIOWAVE 26% Pitts Model 12

    Any issues with the instructions you can blame on Dr. Evil. He lives about 2 hrs from us and is close to wacobipe ( sorry Brett) We have been friends for close to 30 years. Sorry about the Stool sample!! He actually help teach Kevin how to fly when he was young. Lots of bad habits I had to...
  20. jtec/radiowave

    IMAC All New 3.1m Radiowave Giles 202 Competition Series Build Thread

    I had a chance to lay out the sheeting for the belly pan foam and have it ready to go for bagging. The bottom belly foam weighs 82 grams ( a little over 3 ounces ) So Kevin and his buddies, ( Tuny that includes you and Jason ) talk him into lighting it up. Me I'm like what the heck its 3...
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