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JimCasey -> Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (12/19/2007 11:21:47 AM)

http://www.smilesandwags.com/Floats.html



captjckirk -> RE: Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (12/19/2007 3:23:30 PM)

Hi Jim, thanks for the link, lots of good info. As I mentiomed in a different post I have appreciated your help in getting started in floats. My grandson thinks the old LT-40 is for old duffers like and wants a 4*60 on floats. Any suggestions you might have will again be greatly appreciated. I tend to build heavy, and think that Plane fun floats are the way to go. Joe



JimCasey -> RE: Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (12/19/2007 11:44:25 PM)

a 4-star 60 is not that much different from an Astro-Hog, and those work great on 40" floats.

The worst thing about a low wing plane is that you have to insert the wing through the float struts. I have liked the plane fun floats as long as I have known about them, and they help keep the plane light. You have got to wean yourself from building heavy. There is just not a benefit to it. A heavy plane just has that much more kinetic energy than a light plane, so you just damage that much more of it if it hits something. "Just a gram here, just a gram there" adds up. I used to fly with a guy who built astonishingly heavy. We'd carry his plane out and it was like carrying a tombstone. His planes did not fly gracefully.

With a low-wing and a 4-stroke, you'll need to mount all your electronics back in the fuselage. This not only balances the plane but it keeps the electronics out of the water better if you get blown over.



captjckirk -> RE: Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (12/20/2007 2:26:58 PM)

Thanks Jim, quess I over stated building heavy, I just like to put enough glue where it is needed.



SU29 -> RE: Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (1/29/2008 7:56:47 PM)

Hi Jim, I'm considering putting floats on one of my planes and was wandering if you have a good source for foam and fiberglass floats. I'm also curious how durable the fiberglass floats are?

thanks for the help.

Jeff



Crewcut -> RE: Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (1/29/2008 9:25:08 PM)

A good source is www.seacommander.com They are similar to the old STREAM INC floats which were very good but closed down about 10 years ago. I still have a set on my Stream Schneider Sport 60.



3dfunflyer -> RE: Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (2/8/2008 8:13:22 PM)

Try http://seaplanesupply.com They have 40" foam core floats



winglift -> RE: Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (3/3/2008 11:01:30 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: Crewcut

A good source is www.seacommander.com They are similar to the old STREAM INC floats which were very good but closed down about 10 years ago. I still have a set on my Stream Schneider Sport 60.


Can you tell me the difference between the Stream Schneider 60 FLOAT kit and the DELUXE kit?

Thanks.



jrf -> RE: Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (3/4/2008 2:28:54 AM)

The deluxe kit includes the floats AND wheels. (It doesn't fly very well on wheels.)

Jim



ryanpilot -> RE: Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (5/10/2008 3:04:40 PM)

Hey there. I searched and couldn't find my answer. What is the formula for determining how long your floats need to be for any given airplane???



JimCasey -> RE: Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (5/11/2008 12:04:10 AM)

75-80% of the distance from the prop washer to the rudder hinge line. And it's in the website in multiple places-sorry your search didn't work.



Rudys Pilot -> RE: Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (5/16/2008 1:11:14 PM)

Hello seaplanes fans,
What I'm looking for is a great all around seaplane. I've been doing alot of research and found that no seaplane is really great. I've been looking at the catalina and the DH beaver from E-flite. I'm not a great RC builder I'm not looking to make a bunch of modifications if I'm going to spend alot of money on it. I've been reading forums where they spend so much time on the modifications they could have built it from scratch! So my question is "which Electric Seaplane is better" the Catalina, Lanier, seawind or DH beaver from E-flite? My budget is around 400.00

thanks guys,
Scott



wildbills21 -> RE: Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (7/14/2008 1:46:37 AM)

Hello Seaplane fans, I am looking for a Lanier Mariner 120. I know they do not make the ARF anymore. Does anybody have one out there they want to get rid of or is there a kit that is comparable to this model.


Thanks,
Wild Bill



flyman1948 -> RE: Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (8/3/2008 3:09:57 AM)

Friend of mine has a Thunder Tiger Sea Master. The wing is made to be removed and has a small gap where the wing meets the fuse. Any ideas how to prevent water from entering this gap? Thanks[:D]



cbr600f2 -> RE: Frequently asked questions about Seaplanes (8/29/2008 10:41:08 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: Rudys Pilot

Hello seaplanes fans,
What I'm looking for is a great all around seaplane. I've been doing alot of research and found that no seaplane is really great. I've been looking at the catalina and the DH beaver from E-flite. I'm not a great RC builder I'm not looking to make a bunch of modifications if I'm going to spend alot of money on it. I've been reading forums where they spend so much time on the modifications they could have built it from scratch! So my question is "which Electric Seaplane is better" the Catalina, Lanier, seawind or DH beaver from E-flite? My budget is around 400.00

thanks guys,
Scott


Have you consdiered the HobbyZone SC ? It's all foam, stand off scale and on a set of GWS floats and a lipo battery (w/ stock motor) it's a hoot. I just got back from vacation with about 30 flights off the river at my in-laws. The plane is a great value, very very good looking in the sky with the floats and if she tips over there's no worry that she'll sink. I have about $220 total into it ($160 for the plane RTF, $10 for the floats, $40 for 2 3S 2200 lipos) Can't beat the fun per dollar. Take a look at the Parkflyer forum and there is a lot about this particular plane. JMO...



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