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Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 4/22/2004 12:19:30 AM   
raptorchris


 

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Status: offline 		I am looking to get my 1st float plane. I saw the Cessna 177 at the Toledo show, and was impressed. I live on the ocean, on Long Island Sound, and thought it would be great to fly from my back yard. I liked the fact that this plane was all plastic, to prevent rotting, and other water related problems. Anyone have anything to say, good or bad, about this plane, or any other other recommendations? Also, is there anything I should be concerned about flying it from salt water?

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 4/24/2004 12:30:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		Falcon Trading will be at the RCX model show here in Orange County Calif. this wknd. , so anyone intrested in seeing their two floatplanes upclose should attend the show

BTW. The 177 Cessna is INSTOCK now (finally ) my two were on backorder, and will be here Mon.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 4/24/2004 2:50:03 PM   
raptorchris


 

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Status: offline 		My LHS has one in stock. I'm going to pick it up today. I saw it at the Toledo show, and have been obssed with it ever since. I can't wait. From what I have read, it's a great plane.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 4/27/2004 3:03:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		Cessnas Got Here

So cool, met and talked with Ed (the boss at Falcon Trading) this past Sat. at the RCX show, and man, he's a pretty cool dude.

Then Today my and my fathers Cessnas arived. We quickly shredded the boxes and checked them all over. They are very cool, and VERY DIFFERENT from any other kit i've ever seen........

The only Bummer is, I can't start on it until I get back from vacation (middle of May)

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 4/27/2004 10:41:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		I just picked mine up as well! My LHS had one in stock for $250, so I grabbed it. The engine (OS61FX) and electronics are on the way, and should be here by the end of the week. The kit looks like a simple build. Like Skypilot said, it's different. More like the plastic static models I built s a kid. I do think it is well suited to use as a float plane, being all plastic. It should make sealing it up watertight easier. We shall see once it's done. Now I just need the time to build it.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 4/28/2004 2:47:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		COOL,

We're using the same engine in ours and already have them, and we're both setup on electrics. My Dad already started on his , but we did hit a small bump , it looks like both our kits are missing the photo pages that accompany the text.

Not to worry, one phonecall thismorning had Ruth sending us a pair of them priority mail
SO, so far this company is top notch as far as i'm concerned, and the plane looks really cool, so I can't wait to get started on mine after vacation (CIRCUMGYRATION Scale Heli week in Fremont Ca. in two weeks)

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 4/29/2004 6:21:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		I bought the Falcon Ready last year and LOVE it. I put in an OS 46 FX with a 11x6 prop. Doesn't roll too well but loops awesome. Highly recommend their product. Best part about Falcon is if you have a problem building it, they will actually talk to you on the phone and walk you thorough it. Not sure how many builders they have on staff, but they are great to work with.



About to get things ready for a Memorial Day trip to our cabin. Last year I had 10 boats anchored in front of the cabin just watching...that was until I needed to land...they were in the way...had to buzz them a few times to get them to move...they learned.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 4/29/2004 11:54:51 PM   
raptorchris


 

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Status: offline 		I just started working on mine. I decided to paint it. I liked the look of the decals over white, but thought a bright color would look better, and add to visibility (plus match my heli's). I am painting the whole thing orange, then adding the stock decals over the paint. Painted 1/2 of it today. Hope to have the rest painted over the weekend. I will post pics when it is done.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 8/6/2005 9:20:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		What type of paint did you use that won't be effected by your fuel? I just brought my Cessna 177 and plan to start putting it together in September when I return home. The decals are nice but I'd like to do something different with the body and wings. Any feed back on paint that won't be effected by the fuel would be appreciated.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 8/8/2005 3:38:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		Any type of Model plane paint or auto paint should be fine. I've used both on my Falcon products and haven't had any problems. I do suggest scuffing the area's you are going to paint just to give better grip to the paint. Scuffing also gets rid of any mold release that might be on the plastic. By the way I own all the Modelfly planes from Falcon, some are painted some aren't. As far as the Cessna goes, it is one Great flying plane on or off floats, I use mine both ways. I have an OS 91 4c in mine, more then enough power. ENJOY !!! RED

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 8/31/2005 9:58:33 PM   
Idahoplane


 

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Status: offline 		Thanks for the reply. I just begin sanding the the plastic parts this week. I would like to do something a little different with the scheme of the plane. I will be fitting the plane with a .75 engine. Did you have to modify the engine compartment to your .91 engine? I will break in the plane in the altitude of Colorado before flying off the lake in Idaho. I wanted enough power for Colorado and you can always reduce power. Thanks for the information.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 9/1/2005 3:15:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		I used engine enamel from the auto parts store to get the right color, it is not fuelproof. I then cleared it with Minwax polyurethane clear in the spray can to fuelproof it.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 9/2/2005 2:38:14 AM   
red head


 

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Status: offline 		The 91 fits in quite snug but no problem. You do have to finesse it a bit but no big deal. You should really enjoy this plane, I know I do. I especially like doing touch and go's with it, in the water or on the grass. If you haven't done the floats yet, BESURE you SCORE the mounting post and use lots of epoxy in the hole then wipe off the excess with alcohol. Makes for a more secure mount. ENJOY !!!! RED

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 9/3/2005 8:27:08 PM   
Idahoplane


 

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Status: offline 		Again, thank you for the reply. If you would not mind, I'd appreciate any help while I put my plane together. I am attempting to figure out how to seal the interior to be water proof the electronic area. I have some ideas from when we use to own a pop up camp that required repairs to the cracking plastic roof. The local hobby shop recommended placing the battery and receiver in plastic sealed boxes and place rubber grommets where the wires come out.

The local hobby store recommended using a Hi-tech receiver with my Futuba transmitter. The crystal is relatively cheap for the receiver.

I am currently putting the wing and tail section together so I can plan my paint scheme. I enjoyed seeing your plane and it gave me ideas. Thanks, I will keep you informed of the progress

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