Islander Mark II seaplane
11-17-2003, 07:37 PM
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Islander Mark II seaplane
I have an Islander Mark II sea plane that has been in the box and partially finished for about 12 years. Recently I have just gotten back into RC and want to finish this plane. My only problem is that I do not even know the name of the company that makes the plane. I still have the original blueprints but I need a copy of the instructions. The fuse, wingtip floats, wing and pod are pretty much complete without covering however. I need any ideas for a combination rudder/tail wheel assembly that can be interchanged when switching from ground to water landings( there are strap on wheels that affix to the hull/fuselage). Any suggestions for the name of this company or where to get building instructions would be appreciated as well as ideas about the water rudder. Thanks
11-18-2003, 12:43 AM
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RE: Islander Mark II seaplane
The Islander was made by Gee Bee model products.... Makers of the infamous Gee Bee floats. It is essentially the same as the Mallard Seaplane of which I had one. It seems to me that the instruction manual (if there ever was one) didn't tell you much more than can be had off the plans. The twin boom layout of the Islander was rather unique though. I think mini servos would work well here mounted up in the wing.
The one part the instruction manual may have elaborated on was how to attach the fuselage to the float. They used contact cement with a piece of leather shoe lace to act as a joiner.
I think the plans show a water rudder attached to the tab on the back of the float which could be replaced by a tail wheel assembly bolted to the same tab. The pushrod only needs to exit the rear sheating. A seperate servo for the water rudder could be mounted in the fuselage and connected to the wing mounted rudder servo by means of a "Y" harness.
Peter
The one part the instruction manual may have elaborated on was how to attach the fuselage to the float. They used contact cement with a piece of leather shoe lace to act as a joiner.
I think the plans show a water rudder attached to the tab on the back of the float which could be replaced by a tail wheel assembly bolted to the same tab. The pushrod only needs to exit the rear sheating. A seperate servo for the water rudder could be mounted in the fuselage and connected to the wing mounted rudder servo by means of a "Y" harness.
Peter
11-18-2003, 11:06 AM
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RE: Islander Mark II seaplane
PeterC,
Thanks so much for the info. I had already joined the fuselage to the float before I lost the instructions so that problem is solved. That is a great idea about putting mini servos in the wing. I plan on using a .40 size engine rather than the suggested .25 size to make take offs a little faster. Thanks again.
Thanks so much for the info. I had already joined the fuselage to the float before I lost the instructions so that problem is solved. That is a great idea about putting mini servos in the wing. I plan on using a .40 size engine rather than the suggested .25 size to make take offs a little faster. Thanks again.
11-18-2003, 05:29 PM
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RE: Islander Mark II seaplane
If you are planning on a three channel (ie: no ailerons), I would suggest not overpowering it. You might find a 40 powered version a little unwieldy. I had a old OS 25 in mine and it was a little underpowered. Maybe a LA 40 would be tops as it is not really that big of an airplane. IMHO.
Peter
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