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  1. IMAC FANATIC

    glow pilot

    Until " glow pilot"...
  2. IMAC FANATIC

    glow pilot

    You do this..
  3. IMAC FANATIC

    glow pilot

    This is where..
  4. IMAC FANATIC

    glow pilot

    So I guess..
  5. IMAC FANATIC

    Need some help

    Find the ones for import cars, since were only working with 1/4" bolts and bend the ends so they cannot slide out from vibration. Or make some out of 1/16 or 1/8" aluminum stock. And hes right the SWB degreed motor mount is best once you know the thrust you need, I find washers, even...
  6. IMAC FANATIC

    Need some help

    Those matchboxes are schweet ! May have to order some, thanks for the link.
  7. IMAC FANATIC

    Need some help

    I've seen some people use the shims for automotive starters, they're open ended so you dont have to fully unbolt while your trimming.then, once your all set up and trimmed measure the amount of shim you used, get or make angled washers , mc master carr I believe has them, most folks just use a...
  8. IMAC FANATIC

    JTEC/ radiowave owners group

    Dang I do love that Deacon plane, my inspiration to buy/ build a JTEC right there my friend. You ever wanna clear some space in the attic I'll give her a good and loving home lol.
  9. IMAC FANATIC

    JTEC/ radiowave owners group

    Lets see em' Here's my work in progress Kit #17 3.1m competition series 11839=5054-IMG_4466.jpg
  10. IMAC FANATIC

    Need some help

    That's exactly the stuff I wanna be " bored" with. I find it interesting and encouraging to watch or more like hear someone figure our and dial in their planes. Keep it coming. Hows the trimming coming? Cg is on and lateral balance is good? Make sure you do em in order and youll be amazed. I...
  11. IMAC FANATIC

    IMAC JTEC/ Radiowave 3.1m competition series

    Btw.. tape sbould only be used for gluing and fitting canopies.. not finishing them.. lol but I have seen it done quite well actually, I just like to make things as difficult as possible. I sometimes think I might be stalling from doing the covering.. that means ill be done building.. what will...
  12. IMAC FANATIC

    IMAC JTEC/ Radiowave 3.1m competition series

    Just like to thank GSN for having a dedicated area for IMAC build logs, makes what you want to know, easy to find.
  13. IMAC FANATIC

    IMAC JTEC/ Radiowave 3.1m competition series

    I like excessive.. obviously. Should make for nice finish though, id of gone the easy route ( NOT ) but couldn't find any missile red vinyl tape.:tennis:
  14. IMAC FANATIC

    IMAC JTEC/ Radiowave 3.1m competition series

    Forgot to add a pic of the mile of tape and aluminum bars used to secure the canopy. 11185=4494-20140823_212220.jpg
  15. IMAC FANATIC

    IMAC JTEC/ Radiowave 3.1m competition series

    And this is what I ended up with, used zap goo to secure and a mile of tape to secure, very happy with it so far. Fiberglassing is next. Dash is handmade and sheeted, panel from sac midwest , pilot bust is aircraft international and hand painted, wondering if helmet needs graphics or color...
  16. IMAC FANATIC

    What would you guys like to see from us?

    How about a great pilot bust ? not as heavy as red aero... which are fantastic, but heavy for imac where weight becomes everything, and not as korny looking as the aircraft international busts, gotta be something good in between the two. Not sure if this is your area but its a need.and thanks...
  17. IMAC FANATIC

    IMAC Dalton 300 ml build thread.

    Nice work there, those dams are an often overlooked but vital part of these machines. Those look solid and extremly functional. Ive still to decide on how ill complete mine.
  18. IMAC FANATIC

    Show us your bling.

    Thank you Jet, and yes it was for you. Next time I take the cowl off my compy ill take a pic of the giant fishing weights that are solidly glued in place with epoxy and lead shot. Have a new cowl to delete them and rebalance but havent got to it quite yet, I could only wish that it was removable...
  19. IMAC FANATIC

    IMAC Delro Raven 3.1M build

    Looking good ! Wheres the US supllier for delro props? Im about to order the mezjlic 32x10 LF for a da150L on pipes and thinking delro now. I have a delro 3 blade on the comp arf and its super quiet.
  20. IMAC FANATIC

    IMAC JTEC/ Radiowave 3.1m competition series

    Deleted the stringer and skirt on canopy hatch and sanded a relief in the 1/2 by stringrr so the canopy will fit flush up to the deck , plenty of glue footing now . 10373=3733-20140823_200127.jpg 10373=3734-20140823_200207.jpg 10373=3735-20140823_200214.jpg...
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