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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 8/31/2006 10:43:01 PM   
Woody 51



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Epoxy on ABS plastic is a concern to me and epoxy on the nylon type plastic parts in the kit will simply not work.
I read elsewhere in one of the many threads on this model, that PLASTICWELD type cement is probably best for this kit. It contains MEK and when applied to both surfaces, it effectively welds the 2 together once they are joined.
TESTOR'S liquid plastic model kit glue (comes in a glass bottle and is applied via an applicator brush) would be a possibility.
Thin CA will do much the same thing.
Please keep us informed of how things pan out.


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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 8/31/2006 11:01:57 PM   
jrf


 

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Status: offline 		When I built mine, CA (thin and medium) was the recommended adhesive everywhere except for joining the wings and it worked perfectly.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 9/1/2006 6:41:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		When I return to Idaho next summer and prepare the plane to fly again, I will try your recommendations. It is mental strain to watch when the floats are not stable and the plane begins a hard left when you in take off speed. Yahoo! Thanks guys.

For now I will fly my SE5A Scout bi-plane on land in Colorado. Keep the wind in front of you.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 1/21/2007 11:08:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		If any of you gentlemen are willing to part with your Cessna 177 let me know. Over the last couple days Ive seen some videos of the Modelfly cessna and love how it flies. I just recently learned to fly and I'd like to get one as my second (that I can fly) plane. While Im on this subject, my instructor was Greg Shane of www.2ndrcflightschool.com in Little Rock, AR. He was excellent so if anyone in this area is wanting to learn, give him a call...he is great. Anyway, back to the plane, my wallet cant really afford to get one brand new right now (and they are hard to come by as you know) so lemme know if you decide you need some extra garage space etc. thanks guys and beautiful planes...


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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 1/21/2007 4:14:32 PM   
Idahoplane


 

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Status: offline 		The cessna 177 can be purchased at HobbyPeople (www.hobypeople.net) and you can order on line.

They have three planes. The Cessna 177, Beaver and the Ready. Each one will vary in price. The key issue to these planes is purchasing an engine that fits it properly. Several recommendations were made to me after I learned the hard way. I finally put a Supertigre 61 in the Cessna. I have recently purchased the Ready which I will put a Supertigre 51 engine in. I found out that with the muffler system, the pipe exhaust from the engine head extends out enough so the muffler is away from the plane's body. This is key and some other engines might fit this purpose. Do some research and check with other Cessna pilots for suggestions. There's a lot a information out there.

As for selling the plane, someone might reply to your request. I can't see why someone would want to sell such a fine flying plane. If you haven't flown off water, carefully look at sights that explain the process. Its not difficult. The process is not like on land as you have to take off slower to get the floats on "STEP." This is getting lift under your wings so the forward portion of the floats run mostly on the water. At this point full throttle can be applied. It is easy to understand when you see or do it the first time. Practice.

Check it out the web site I mentioned above and happy/safe flying.

Nick

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 6/15/2007 12:23:36 PM   
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Status: offline 		Anyone got any further news or reports on this great model?

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 6/20/2007 7:22:10 PM   
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Well, I have flown one off water for 4 years now, with a Saito .91.

It is a great aircraft. All I do is wipe it down, tighten some bolts now and then, etc. and fly.

Mine is the standard blue color scheme. I put stripes under the wing to aid visibility.

I routed the water rudder out the rear landing gear leg opening, and used a braided nyrod, instead of the pull pull.

Sweet

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 6/25/2007 12:32:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		hey can anyone help me i got a Cessna 182 RTF model i rlly want to put floats on it now do the floats connect to the rudder or they just standard

plz need help going to purchase some tomorrow well look

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 6/25/2007 12:36:06 AM   
Austin1234


 

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Status: offline 		hey i have a cessna 182 rtf and i want to put some floats on it i need some help do these float hook up to the rudder or they just standard i have a 2channel
and how big do u think the float need to be wing length 38 length 29

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 8/15/2007 11:36:08 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: Bill Rademacher


Well, I have flown one off water for 4 years now, with a Saito .91.

It is a great aircraft. All I do is wipe it down, tighten some bolts now and then, etc. and fly.

Mine is the standard blue color scheme. I put stripes under the wing to aid visibility.

I routed the water rudder out the rear landing gear leg opening, and used a braided nyrod, instead of the pull pull.

Sweet

Bill,

love the picture of Cessna on floats, I have almost finished putting mine together, only the stickers todo . . . in the instructions they suggest some water and a drop of washing up liguid - please tell me (or anybody else) how did you put the stickers on? Did you use the suggested way with the washing up liquid or just go for it with a steady hand?

Best regards. . .


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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 1/30/2008 5:09:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		Does anyone know where i can buy a cessna 177 arf from falcon.....ive looked everywhere and have found nothing.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 1/30/2008 5:22:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hobby People is the new distributor. www.hobbypeople.net They have the Cessna and the float brackets, but they seem to be out of the floats.

Jim

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 5/8/2008 1:27:25 AM   
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I think Thunder Tiger bought the Falcon line. The Cessna and Beaver are the The Thunder Tiger web site. Only problam is that there are'nt any prices. Here is the web site.

www.tiger.com.tw/

Got to planes then to sport scale and then to ABS.
Hope it comes out soon.

Duayne

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 5/8/2008 1:30:11 AM   
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Status: offline 		go with the water method. That way you can move the decal exactly where you want it. I use windex and that works well.

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 6/1/2008 5:03:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		I love myCessna on floats i have had it for about 3 years or so. But ad things happen. I found there web site http://www.throttlestore.com/planes/almost_unbreakable.aspx?lang=EN

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RE: Cessna 177 on Floats??? - 6/1/2008 9:07:42 PM