DMehalko

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Hey guys, After flying RC airplanes for over 12 years now, Full scale for 2 years, everything from 1/2a to 35% IMAC airplanes I am ready for a Jet.

I would like to keep my first fairly simple, but dont want any of those Lame High wing trainers, nor a $1,000+ composite airframe.

I found this kit, seems to be very little info on this forum about it, most of which looks like its from the company's Rep or owner. The jet looks cool, pretty boxy, but still would somewhere to start and have fun with

Any experience with this? I have built several kits, nothing super fancy, a TF Sea fury was probably the most complex I've built.

smitty1001

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I've seen it fly and it is great - sporty but simple, and seems to have a wide and very friendly flight envelope. The build seems to be straight ahead and you could get help all along the way here and I'm sure by phone. Ihave no affiliation with the guys - but fly at a common field and those guys (Bob and Ronnie) are as straight as they come. Whatever you decide on, welcome to the cult..... you'll never be the same again (and neither will your wallet!)

hooker53

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DM, You have just stumbled upon the best secret of the jet builders world. This is the best bang for the buck. Like Smitty said, The flight envelope is unreal. I have one of these kits and have seen them fly on You-Tube. You are steering yourself into the right direction. Good luck with whatever you do. Shok or Bob can even fix you up with a good match of a turbine for this airframe. Namely the KingTech-80. Like Smitty said also, You will never be the same.

DMehalko

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Looks like im going to order one of these kits, I really like the price on the kingtech turbine, but at the same time that concerns me, should i spend the extra $500-700 bux for a jetcat?

I'll have to wait till after the holidays to order this guy but im pretty much set on it[8D]

smitty1001

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If Todd at Dreamworks is supporting/servicingit, Iwould say it is the real deal. That being said - I would get a Rabbit , but that's just me

Shok

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DM, no need to worry about the kingtech, it's running great, and Todd is the service point for all the Kingtech motors we sell.

Hey Smitty, it's got the same ecu as your rabbit

Speny

I have ordered one of these from Bob at LDS and my tracking number says it has now left UK customs and is en-route to my local depot.

I hope to collect it tommorrow and will post some teaser pictures here.




[link]http://store.laser-design-services.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=59[/link]

Hopefully this will become the official build thread so that all info can be gathered.

Not the pretiest plane but simple and very cost effective.

Watch this space because I predict its going to be very popular.

Mart

patf

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You may want to check with Greg Moore over in co springs or other jet pilots in your area, the engine will probably be fine but may take some tweaking due to your alititude. Greg has run every type of motor out there and is really patient (sic) in dealing with them.

DMehalko

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Why hello again jet gents, after taking a long break from the rc world I am back, and still looking to build a turbine, this one in particular, but still havent seen much information on this at all! Over the past 5 years are there anymore people flying this jet? Cant find one build thread, so maybe its time to start one

Zeeb

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Prototype build thread:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-j...ype-build.html

Manufacturer store:
http://store.laser-design-services.c...products_id=59

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BrpAyw5VME

Google is your friend....

ravill

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Yes, sir. It is unanimous! We want to see more build threads. And as was trending back then, Kingtech has indeed emerged as a great new turbine!

Did you get the kit after all?

Si_B

Be good to see this going together. Was tempted by this, but I already have a Turbinator plan and will probably build that from scratch. Both of the build thread have gone quiet so be good to see some balsa bashing going on.

Cheers,
Simon

DMehalko

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Sounds good, I think I will be ordering this kit this time around, and thanks zeeb, but thats the 106" prototype, and definitely know where to buy it, just seems like no one has these.

This shall become my build thread

Zeeb

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Well I didn't know anything about the model, what attracted my interest was the use of the company's initials; "LDS" around here that means Mormons or the "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints", LDS for short.... lol

Hope it works out for you, my first jet was the KingCat in my Avatar. The first time you put your first turbine in the air, you won't believe how much your hands will shake, what a kick!

ChuckC

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You'll enjoy the kit Bob is a great guy and he's a real stand up guy for support. He uses good balsa, etc. As another balsa basher, I appreciate what he's doing. I don't know what documentation goes with it, but he's had it out for a while.

I believe Ronnie flew the prototype at either Waco or Austin some years back and recall nothing bad about it except for the turbine he was using....but that's no reflection on the kit and it's design. Seemed really solid to me in construction.

Tell you what, you start a balsa build thread and I will to.

Got out a scratch build I'm itching to finish but just haven't had the push to get it done...it's about time.

DMehalko

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Your on Chuck! Time to build my 1st turbine

ChuckC

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Dang it....

Now I'm out of excuses. Better sweep the shop and clear the tables, I guess.

El Chupacabra

Here is my Jet Mach Super sport maiden http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q5ephH1p3c . Love this plane. Now crashed, will build new fuselage this winter.