Go Back  RCU Forums > RC Airplanes > Seaplanes
Reload this Page >

Seaplane pictures

Notices
Seaplanes Aircraft that typically take off and land on water...radio control seaplane discussions are in here.

Seaplane pictures

Old 11-19-2004, 03:19 PM
  #26  
jaka
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Upplands Vasby, SWEDEN
Posts: 7,816
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

Hi!
Here is some pictures of my Kyosho PBY Catalina powered by two OS .15 LA engines.
Have flown it for 5 years now. Very easy to fly...flies like a sailplane, slow and gentle.

Regards!
Jan K
Sweden
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Tr51422.jpg
Views:	136
Size:	55.8 KB
ID:	194465   Click image for larger version

Name:	Rm38798.jpg
Views:	107
Size:	45.0 KB
ID:	194466   Click image for larger version

Name:	Bg92828.jpg
Views:	101
Size:	48.0 KB
ID:	194467   Click image for larger version

Name:	Vt57382.jpg
Views:	122
Size:	67.8 KB
ID:	194468  
Old 11-19-2004, 05:59 PM
  #27  
TopShelf
My Feedback: (4)
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: West Linn, OR
Posts: 672
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

Here is my Sea Monster. The one picture was supposed to be a little closer in but apparently my ability to water taxi while looking through the camera lens leave a bit to be desired.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Pn37459.jpg
Views:	165
Size:	428.8 KB
ID:	194501   Click image for larger version

Name:	Ql34877.jpg
Views:	148
Size:	415.4 KB
ID:	194502  
Old 11-19-2004, 11:10 PM
  #28  
seaplane
Senior Member
 
seaplane's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Gibraltar, MI
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

A couple pics of my 8 ft. wing span Beaver I built from Unionville plans. Powered by a 1.20 four stroke with on-board glow. The color scheme is from a Beaver I rode in a couple years ago in Anchorage Alaska.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Ca81530.jpg
Views:	122
Size:	17.4 KB
ID:	194574   Click image for larger version

Name:	Gb90814.jpg
Views:	131
Size:	34.8 KB
ID:	194575  
Old 11-20-2004, 05:33 PM
  #29  
Ivalej1
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: North Bergen, NJ
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

how do you like your sea monster? i was considering getting one. i was looking at that and the tt seamaster. still up in the air though
Old 11-20-2004, 05:56 PM
  #30  
Ed_Moorman
My Feedback: (1)
 
Ed_Moorman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Shalimar, FL
Posts: 4,059
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

Sea Monster pictures-I got them. Here's mine powered by a Magnum .70 4-stroke, 12-8 prop.

I did put extra color on top of the wing. I don't see white planes very well, especially if there are clouds, and we have clouds in Florida.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Qo40954.jpg
Views:	120
Size:	31.6 KB
ID:	194781   Click image for larger version

Name:	Oj26628.jpg
Views:	146
Size:	49.7 KB
ID:	194782  
Old 11-20-2004, 07:00 PM
  #31  
magyarbacsi
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 394
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

The Mariner and Seamonster have a similar hull in that they both have a v shape bow and while that adds to stability while in the water, I think it produces extra drag. I for one did not like how long it took to get the Mariner off water. The Seamaster on the other hand has a flat bottom and gets up on plane fast, breaks the surface and a slight up will lift it off. Very happy picture. The Mariner took a lot of up elevator while the Seamastr jut a touch, hold it and lift off. Both the Seamaster and Monster have the same wing. Shorter by a couple of inches than the Mariner, but has a wider cord which I think gives it better lift.

If you get the Seamaster, the best price is at Towerhobbies, $200. HobbyPeople have the Monster for $179. just got one a few weeks ago but is still in the box.

I dont know your flying skill, but I used to fly many many yrs ago and have not flown for over 5 yrs. I had trouble with the Mariner (while other have not) getting it off the water and having a decent flight was hit-and-miss. The Semaster, got it up the first time, did several touch-n-gos and had a satisfying day.
Old 11-20-2004, 08:42 PM
  #32  
retransit
My Feedback: (18)
 
retransit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: DeBary, FL
Posts: 1,357
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

How about a picture of the PBY all screwed together, or should I cut and paste?

Bob
Old 11-29-2004, 03:42 PM
  #33  
smchale
My Feedback: (67)
 
smchale's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Philadelphia PA
Posts: 2,809
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

Here's an original design of mine, I call the Talon. First had an RJL .61 in it...now it has a ST90...too much really for it, but it's fun. Floats are my own cut out of foam and balsa sheeted...flat bottom too, makes it fun to 'skip' across the water. [8D]
I now live near Philadelphia and do very little float flying, and used to do a lot more float flying back in BC Canada...I really miss it! The great people and the lakes.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Nl28691.jpg
Views:	136
Size:	23.7 KB
ID:	197750  
Old 02-20-2005, 09:20 AM
  #34  
crashed2
Senior Member
My Feedback: (4)
 
crashed2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Steamboat Springs, CO
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

Here is my Twin Pondmaster, it was my first scratch build. I crashed it before I ever got it on water. This pic is after the rebuild. I swore it was going to fly off water the second time, and it's a blast.
The other is my first attempt at float flying. It is a GWS E-Starter that I scratch built floats for. It didn't do very well with the stock 380 power system, could barely get it off the water once. After I installed a brushless motor with LyPolys, WOW, she just zooms of the water now! (I'm sad to say, the E-Starter is no longer with me though.[&o]) Looking at getting the GWS Beaver to replace it.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Hf98507.jpg
Views:	141
Size:	53.0 KB
ID:	231905   Click image for larger version

Name:	Vq50914.jpg
Views:	128
Size:	63.9 KB
ID:	231906  
Old 02-20-2005, 04:40 PM
  #35  
Leo
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Gothenburg, SWEDEN
Posts: 360
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

Great pictures everyone!

Lots of swedish seaplane pics at:
http://www.azaleo.ath.cx/
/Leo
Old 02-20-2005, 05:43 PM
  #36  
jpg0529
Member
 
jpg0529's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Augusta, ME
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

Here are a couple of planes I fly. Both electric. Both Lithium powered.
Aventura Twin - 2 speed 400's - great flyer on water & snow.
Bonnie 20 - Axi 2820/10 - only flown from snow so far.


Joe
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Zx70038.jpg
Views:	127
Size:	51.2 KB
ID:	232107   Click image for larger version

Name:	Pk30163.jpg
Views:	124
Size:	55.1 KB
ID:	232108  
Old 02-21-2005, 01:49 PM
  #37  
HvyDrvr
My Feedback: (1)
 
HvyDrvr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: MatSu AK
Posts: 61
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

Hi, here is my 1/4 scale Byron Husky last summer. In the winter it does double duty on wheel skiis.

Rod
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Ki19274.jpg
Views:	129
Size:	35.5 KB
ID:	232562  
Old 02-21-2005, 04:23 PM
  #38  
mike50
Member
 
mike50's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Rochester, MN
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

Here is my PBY-2 built from RCM plans. It has two OS .15s and flies beautifully.

Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Yw68666.jpg
Views:	144
Size:	93.2 KB
ID:	232622   Click image for larger version

Name:	Bw72078.jpg
Views:	139
Size:	44.9 KB
ID:	232623   Click image for larger version

Name:	Fk17699.jpg
Views:	131
Size:	73.2 KB
ID:	232624   Click image for larger version

Name:	Ke90635.jpg
Views:	115
Size:	98.1 KB
ID:	232625  
Old 02-21-2005, 04:38 PM
  #39  
britbrat
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Deep River, ON, CANADA
Posts: 3,299
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

That PBY looks real in a couple of those shots -- nice model & nice pics
Old 02-21-2005, 10:12 PM
  #40  
Ledet
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Houma, LA
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

My Telamaster on floats.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Pn37218.jpg
Views:	143
Size:	106.4 KB
ID:	232882  
Old 02-21-2005, 10:49 PM
  #41  
highroller-delete
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Montreal, QC, CANADA
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

Great PBY Mike !!! Very beautiful in flight. I will maiden flight mine next summer, in the meantime I decided to build another one, this time a scale PBY-5.

http://pages.infinit.net/heliweb/










Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Bz77232.jpg
Views:	143
Size:	197.2 KB
ID:	232921  
Old 03-03-2005, 08:41 AM
  #42  
AIVIA
My Feedback: (5)
 
AIVIA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

Pictures of my Sig Rascal 40 ARF on floats. O.S. 52 four stroke ... awesome airplane.

Also in the picture is my brother's Eagle II. This airplane has been around a long time and has done everything but drop skydivers.

Enjoy!
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Ec87177.jpg
Views:	157
Size:	58.8 KB
ID:	237431   Click image for larger version

Name:	Hc94280.jpg
Views:	129
Size:	47.6 KB
ID:	237432  
Old 03-08-2005, 08:01 AM
  #43  
McFlyboy
Senior Member
 
McFlyboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: nairn, UNITED KINGDOM
Posts: 595
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

My (borrowed) Howard Metcalfe Moonraker on old Tyro Major floats. If anyone knows how to convert VHS to media player I can post video of this and more from the loch insh splash-in a couple years ago.

Oh, almost forgot, my TT Giles, recovered and floated for a TV event that never made TV.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Sq48127.jpg
Views:	126
Size:	96.6 KB
ID:	240161   Click image for larger version

Name:	Av68578.jpg
Views:	116
Size:	92.7 KB
ID:	240162  
Old 03-08-2005, 06:56 PM
  #44  
McFlyboy
Senior Member
 
McFlyboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: nairn, UNITED KINGDOM
Posts: 595
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

Here's my dads too:

Flair Puppeteer(most authentic, Flair Day at monikie bout 8 years ago)
Global Citabria with OS25FP, cruises beautifully at 1/4 throttle.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Hf98282.jpg
Views:	119
Size:	93.9 KB
ID:	240577   Click image for larger version

Name:	Ws56561.jpg
Views:	117
Size:	99.0 KB
ID:	240578  
Old 03-10-2005, 05:42 PM
  #45  
cmsrp
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: StrathdaleVictoria, AUSTRALIA
Posts: 234
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

Heres a buddies KMP Beaver 96" WS, Zenoah 26 power. Very scale looking in flight and on the water.
I am in the process of assembling mine, MVVS 35cc gas for power...
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Om32134.jpg
Views:	125
Size:	93.7 KB
ID:	241822   Click image for larger version

Name:	Bw71306.jpg
Views:	132
Size:	82.6 KB
ID:	241823   Click image for larger version

Name:	Af90366.jpg
Views:	120
Size:	20.5 KB
ID:	241824  
Old 03-11-2005, 12:08 AM
  #46  
scale only 4 me
My Feedback: (158)
 
scale only 4 me's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Avon Lake, OH
Posts: 10,379
Received 51 Likes on 49 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

it's been a while since I posted,,,so here ya go
A buddies,Rufe, How he talking me into building it I don't know
My Kingfisher, In better days,,needs work again
My EZ extra 230,,Not the best idea I ever had
and my Kingisher in the origanal colors
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Zx71742.jpg
Views:	147
Size:	33.0 KB
ID:	242023   Click image for larger version

Name:	Wr56275.jpg
Views:	147
Size:	77.5 KB
ID:	242024   Click image for larger version

Name:	Af89108.jpg
Views:	177
Size:	48.4 KB
ID:	242025   Click image for larger version

Name:	Ic83311.jpg
Views:	147
Size:	98.3 KB
ID:	242026  
Old 03-11-2005, 07:14 AM
  #47  
McFlyboy
Senior Member
 
McFlyboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: nairn, UNITED KINGDOM
Posts: 595
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

had enough, what was wrong with the Extra? My giles was a wee treat off water.
Old 03-11-2005, 07:45 PM
  #48  
beenie
My Feedback: (9)
 
beenie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Baton Rouge , LA
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

My scratch built Grumman Ag-cat. 42" or so and 3.5 lbs on floats. A magnum .30fs pulls it nicely. I may recover it like the ag-cats on floats in the movie "The Phantom".
Ben
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Rp42175.jpg
Views:	135
Size:	67.3 KB
ID:	242344  
Old 03-12-2005, 07:01 AM
  #49  
ysrcflyer
Senior Member
 
ysrcflyer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Plover, WI
Posts: 219
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

My GP Cub 40-YS63 for power. Still looking for non frozen water up here for initial flight!
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Ge95961.jpg
Views:	104
Size:	134.5 KB
ID:	242551  
Old 03-16-2005, 10:25 PM
  #50  
lettucelord
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Seaplane pictures

Hey everybody, I have a US AIRCORE .40 on Floats, and boy is it a beauty, I fly it on the salt water though..... I know its bad, but thats what I got, o well, BUT, does ANYBODY KNOW ANY WEBSITES WITH VIDEOS OF FLOAT PLANES FLYING!! there are none I swear, o well, any links?
-Scott

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.