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customjrod · 03-09-2009, 11:52 PM

Im on my second jtec 2.7,I love this plane. My first one had a zdz super 80 and my second has a da 100. I liked the flight performance better with the 80, but for a little extra weight the 100 is worth it.

KEITH RUSH · 03-09-2009, 11:52 PM

I'm glad to see this build going on. I've been looking at it as well for getting back into IMAC and into flying for that matter after a 4 year layoff. I have a Lanier 1/3 Extra 300 to build, but I have nothing flying now and I am thinking I could have the Radiowave 300 for the same money or less than it would take me to build the Lanier. These kits seem really nice and kind of a dark horse. Oh and some of you are talking about the DL 111. Is the DLE 111 the same as DL. I've seen it both ways, and wasn't sure if it's the same company or not?

Thanks,

Keith

JEFFRO503 · 03-10-2009, 12:19 AM

Sounds good JT....I think a set of 50mm cans would be a good fit then. Not sure exatly which motor i'd go with , but i really need to get a BME 116 as a second 100cc sized motor. Could it actually fit a tuned pipe in those tunnels , or are they to short for that? I think they need to be about 30" - 35" or so long. I know my 35% sukhoi fit two cans easily , but the way it's designed , it won't except two tuned pipes without some major surgery.

**TheTank** · 03-10-2009, 12:28 AM

This is a great flying airplane! I have flown versions with both an 85 and a 100 in it, and they are fantastic. When the inevitable happens and I pile in my Panzl 330,I will replace it with the new 2.7 Extra!

jtsails · 03-11-2009, 08:08 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by JEFFRO503
	Sounds good JT....I think a set of 50mm cans would be a good fit then. Not sure exatly which motor i'd go with , but i really need to get a BME 116 as a second 100cc sized motor. Could it actually fit a tuned pipe in those tunnels , or are they to short for that? I think they need to be about 30" - 35" or so long. I know my 35% sukhoi fit two cans easily , but the way it's designed , it won't except two tuned pipes without some major surgery.

I haven't put tuned pipes in it, but I know that some people have. Looks to me like it would be a very easy mod to extend the tunnel.
JT

dbcaster · 03-12-2009, 12:28 PM

Here is a pic of mine after a re-cover. I covered it to match my Panzl. I did at one point have a DA-85 with a KS 1090 in the plane so it will fit. It took a bit of trimming of formers to get the 1090 in but it is possible.

ben_beyer · 03-12-2009, 12:34 PM

Does that have the 3W 106 in it?

dbcaster · 03-12-2009, 02:48 PM

Yes it does!

customjrod · 03-12-2009, 04:59 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by dbcaster
	Here is a pic of mine after a re-cover. I covered it to match my Panzl. I did at one point have a DA-85 with a KS 1090 in the plane so it will fit. It took a bit of trimming of formers to get the 1090 in but it is possible.

How did you do your canopy.

dbcaster · 03-12-2009, 07:56 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by customjrod
	How did you do your canopy.

I glued it on, then I glassed the hatch and molded into the canopy with bondo. I shot the red then cleared over everything. Here is a closer pic of the canopy.

MikeC3D · 03-12-2009, 08:52 PM

This JTec is a nice plane, it looks really great with the black stripe added...I like it, reminds me of the stripes I put on my yak.

columbo · 03-12-2009, 09:32 PM

DBCaster, looks nice. I like your covering scheme. Great job. Wish I could cover like that. However, I will probably never learn, because I hate covering planes.

dbcaster · 03-13-2009, 12:38 AM

Thanks columbo,
I keep it simple because it makes me look better

MikeC3D · 03-13-2009, 09:34 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by jtsails
	Still comes out at a good weight, mine was 25 lbs with a ZDZ 80 and canister and a little work to lighten it. Haven't weighed it with the 106 yet but I think it will be about 26.5. At these weights it flies extremely light and really floats. JT

What was your reason for switching from the ZDZ80 to the 106? I'm considering this plane with a DA 85 on a pipe.

jtsails · 03-13-2009, 11:01 AM

I felt like the plane was too marginal on power, it was enough but there was very little reserve. It ruled out the possibility of using a 3 blade prop, which I prefer for IMAC. Also, with the smaller props the downlines got very fast. I'm probably over critical of the downline speed but last year I flew a Yak and got used to it being very slow on them. The DA 85 has more power than my old model 80 and flies the plane better. Getting the cg right for IMAC was also a little tough, I had everything as far forward as possible and it still was a little tail heavy. I even had the batteries on the front end of the motor box!
JT

03-09-2009, 11:52 PM	#61
customjrod FLY IT LIKE ITS FREE Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Age: 37 Posts: 552	Re: J'Tec 35% Extra Build Im on my second jtec 2.7,I love this plane. My first one had a zdz super 80 and my second has a da 100. I liked the flight performance better with the 80, but for a little extra weight the 100 is worth it. __________________ No soup for you.

03-09-2009, 11:52 PM	#62
KEITH RUSH KEITH RUSH Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hemet, CA Age: 38 Posts: 196	Re: J'Tec 35% Extra Build I'm glad to see this build going on. I've been looking at it as well for getting back into IMAC and into flying for that matter after a 4 year layoff. I have a Lanier 1/3 Extra 300 to build, but I have nothing flying now and I am thinking I could have the Radiowave 300 for the same money or less than it would take me to build the Lanier. These kits seem really nice and kind of a dark horse. Oh and some of you are talking about the DL 111. Is the DLE 111 the same as DL. I've seen it both ways, and wasn't sure if it's the same company or not? Thanks, Keith

03-10-2009, 12:19 AM	#63
JEFFRO503 www.rcdude.com Join Date: May 2006 Location: St helens OR Age: 44 Posts: 2,062	Re: J'Tec 35% Extra Build Sounds good JT....I think a set of 50mm cans would be a good fit then. Not sure exatly which motor i'd go with , but i really need to get a BME 116 as a second 100cc sized motor. Could it actually fit a tuned pipe in those tunnels , or are they to short for that? I think they need to be about 30" - 35" or so long. I know my 35% sukhoi fit two cans easily , but the way it's designed , it won't except two tuned pipes without some major surgery.

03-10-2009, 12:28 AM	#64
TheTank I'm Watching You! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Connecticut, USA Age: 31 Posts: 10,144 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: J'Tec 35% Extra Build This is a great flying airplane! I have flown versions with both an 85 and a 100 in it, and they are fantastic. When the inevitable happens and I pile in my Panzl 330,I will replace it with the new 2.7 Extra! __________________ "Hey at Joe Nall I personally saw Tank kick a kitten in the face!" --66Stang J'Tec Radiowave 3D HobbyShop Aircraft International

03-12-2009, 12:28 PM	#66
dbcaster Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 816	Re: J'Tec 35% Extra Build Here is a pic of mine after a re-cover. I covered it to match my Panzl. I did at one point have a DA-85 with a KS 1090 in the plane so it will fit. It took a bit of trimming of formers to get the 1090 in but it is possible. Attached Thumbnails 103.6 KB · Views: 69

03-12-2009, 12:34 PM	#67
ben_beyer Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: College Station, TX Age: 29 Posts: 2,919 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: J'Tec 35% Extra Build Does that have the 3W 106 in it? __________________ Power R/C Hobbies Waco Hobby Stop RC Today Show Podcast

03-12-2009, 02:48 PM	#68
dbcaster Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 816	Re: J'Tec 35% Extra Build Yes it does!

03-12-2009, 08:52 PM	#71
MikeC3D 3D JUNKIE Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SanAntonio,TX Age: 40 Posts: 3,386	Re: J'Tec 35% Extra Build This JTec is a nice plane, it looks really great with the black stripe added...I like it, reminds me of the stripes I put on my yak. Attached Thumbnails 154.0 KB · Views: 55

03-12-2009, 09:32 PM	#72
columbo Just one more thing... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma USA Posts: 198	Re: J'Tec 35% Extra Build DBCaster, looks nice. I like your covering scheme. Great job. Wish I could cover like that. However, I will probably never learn, because I hate covering planes.

03-13-2009, 12:38 AM	#73
dbcaster Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 816	Re: J'Tec 35% Extra Build Thanks columbo, I keep it simple because it makes me look better

03-13-2009, 11:01 AM	#75
jtsails Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Age: 47 Posts: 339	Re: J'Tec 35% Extra Build I felt like the plane was too marginal on power, it was enough but there was very little reserve. It ruled out the possibility of using a 3 blade prop, which I prefer for IMAC. Also, with the smaller props the downlines got very fast. I'm probably over critical of the downline speed but last year I flew a Yak and got used to it being very slow on them. The DA 85 has more power than my old model 80 and flies the plane better. Getting the cg right for IMAC was also a little tough, I had everything as far forward as possible and it still was a little tail heavy. I even had the batteries on the front end of the motor box! JT __________________ In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm and three or more is a congress. John Adams I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. Winston Churchill

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