qldviking

Hi I am building 2 scale DC3's and I want to build 1 with floats as per the original wwII model. does anyone have or know where I can find true scale drawingsof these floats? these models will be based on the nick zirolli plans at 140". any help would be greatly appreciated. cheers Johnno

Wayne22

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N130Q is flying off EDO 28's. Or at least was...I am not sure of her recent status. There is a bit of info on it on the web

qldviking

I found that plane too, but have been unable to find out more, just run into dead ends [] thanx for your reply

LADDIE

This might work for you.

redjem13

I want to do the same thing but my problem isn't the floats but the plane itself. I would like a Top Flite size DC-3 that doesnt weigh a ton and fly like a brick. Also, I have seen the Polk's hobby and I am not to fond of the un-scale-ness.

Thanks very much for the input. [in advance]

khodges

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The picture(s) posted above are of the only Douglas-built prototype XC-47C. The floats were Edo model 78, and they each had a 300 gal. fuel tank in them, as well as two retractable and two non-retractable wheels. The prototype (SN# 42-5671) crashed in Jamaica Bay, New York on Nov. 13, 1943. The cause was listed as gross overload. There WERE, however, other C-47's modified in the flield with floats, so there wasn't just the one, and supposedly there is still an airworthy example somewhere.

I wonder if the one that crashed was taking off from Floyd Bennett Field? Lots of history there, both good and bad.

vupilot

Here is a link to more pictures of N130Q. It was flying as of the year 2003
http://www.airliners.net/search/phot...nct_entry=true

Another great photo.
http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1041964/

Here is the info on the DC-3's current status/ownership. The last change to its registration was made in 2006 so that is a good indication that it is quite possibly still flying.

Serial Number: 11761
Year: 1943
Registrant: Corporation
Name: Hbf Inc
Street: Po Box 507
City: Greenville
State: ME
Postal: 04441-0507
Country: US
Last Activity: 7/18/2006
Certificate Issue: 1/3/1986
Certification: Experimental / Exhibition
Aircraft Type: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine Type: Reciprocating
Status Code: Mailed
Airworthiness: 8/28/1990
FAA Aircraft InfoManufacturer: Douglas
Model: DC3-G202A
Category: Land
Engines: 2
Seats: 32
Weight: Class 3
Speed: 158
Registered: 28
Min Year: 1937
Max Year: 1955
FAA Engine InfoManufacturer: Wright
Model: R-1820 SER
Horse Power: 1475

qldviking

Hi again, thank you all for your input, very much appreciated. Is there a web site out there for edo floats? or someone who knows where to get more info from? I am not a puter whizz, and so far my muddling has found brick walls [&:] I really do want to get them right as this floatplane will be built as close to scale as possible, I have a multitude of DC3 / C47 drawings, just need the float plans/drawings cheers

qldviking

I read in another forum about a guy who was an expert in edo floats from California I think [&:] Does anyone kbow who he is and how to get in touch with him?????????????

JimCasey

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I believe Kenmore air are the licensees for EDO floats. EDO is still in business as an aerospace contractor, but not a float builder.

http://www.kenmoreair.com/parts/EDOf...EDOfloats.html

wieesso

G'day qldviking, please have a look - I've send you an email. Cheers

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviatio.../3/0338369.jpg
EDO Model 78-29400 amphibious floats

Length: 42 ft
Beam: 5 ft 8 in
Depth: 5 ft
Weight: 2.234 pounds
Fresh water displacement: 29.400 pounds
Water-tight compartements: 14
Internal fuel tank: 325 gallons

Steering of the hydraulic water rudder system was achieved by use of the brake pedals. The left brake pedal turned the left water rudder out to the left; the right brake pedal turned the right water rudder out to the right; using both brake pedals caused both water rudders to steer out, becoming water brakes.

wieesso

EDO Model 78
Picture to show the size of the float compared to the worker sitting on it!

Northernliving

I've been in N130Q. It was owned by Max Folsom. He gave me my check ride for my float rating back in 91. They are Edo 78's I beleive. I'll be in town this weekend and will see if it's still there. The last time I checked, it was off the floats (2005).

- North