Thanks all of you for posting. I don't worry what others do or don't do. We all have fun. I think we generated some interesting discussion here and there is no place in this thread for any bashing. Keep your comments and thoughts coming, I've enjoyed reading each of the posts thus far.

RAVENATNM- Thanks. The floats are from Niagra Custom Model Products. They are foam, sheeted with balsa, 1/2 oz glass w/ waterbased poly then painted w/ automotive paint & Lustrekote. Used Ernst retractable water rudders and built the struts using K&S streamline tubing, dowels, and aircraft hardware. A link to the manufacturer is on Bruce Tharpe's website.