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Old 04-30-2008 | 09:38 AM
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Hello, I have the Taylorcraft 450 made by E-Flite and I would like to put it on floats. I was told the proper size float would be 24". Where can I get floats for it, and has anyone put this plane on floats yet?

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Old 04-30-2008 | 05:09 PM
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you can find some 24 floats in this web site

http://www.seaplanesupply.com/
Old 04-30-2008 | 06:49 PM
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Seaplane supply like junior said, or some of the other sources listed on my website.
Old 04-30-2008 | 11:11 PM
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Hi,

Actually this funny that i came across this post, i am looking for set of floats for 8' Unionville Turbo Beaver, if anyone know where i can a set or set of plans let me know. Thanks
Old 05-02-2008 | 03:47 PM
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Mrbassman, Herr Engineering Mini Floats would also work for you. They are built up balsa 23 3/4" long, very lite weight, build quick, and are fairly inexpensive.
Old 05-05-2008 | 06:45 AM
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Try this gentleman, he makes floats in several sizes. They are foam and you can get them balsa finished or plain foam. I have a set on a small e-cub and thay are well made and work well.

[email protected]
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I just got a set of floats from [email protected] . A nice pair of "slim" 42" beauties for my Saito FA-82a powered LT-40 ARF.

I took the advice of some on this forum & used "Minwax Polycrylic" water based to glass over 3/4 oz. cloth. Cleans up w/ water, goes on easy, dries fast [use a hair dryer].

Painted using "Ace Hardware's" spray primer. then their premium enamel [dries fast], then a coat of "Minwax Spar Urethane" spray [clear] for fuel proofing.

Did all this in one day.

Shack
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Great Planes has float kits for 20, 40 and 60 size planes. I took a brief look at the web site and didn't find a length mentioned.

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