RE: Seaplane pictures
take a look at some of the plastic bottles out there........... you want some that are silver grey self coloured and a little skinnier than most[;)]
Posted on: 8/20/2009 3:00 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Seaplane pictures
Yes they do; do a picture search, most hellis need floats unless they are built to be Amphibious like the Sea-king or Merlin and built with watertight hulls and outriggers.[;)]
Posted on: 8/19/2009 4:46 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Seaplane pictures
[:@] more glitching computers.
Posted on: 8/19/2009 4:44 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: source for float plans
Yes search a few of the free plans sites, google me and free plans .......foam core floats will not sink or take on water and upset your flying ...........
Posted on: 7/29/2009 5:22 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Info on Aventura Twin??
You are going to have fun....................... and if you seal it and fit a flycam well youl have a pilots eye view. Spray your motors, RX and controler with something like corrosionX bag up the RX if poss............ but you will know all that.
Posted on: 7/17/2009 1:42 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Info on Aventura Twin??
Moodier[:D] with modern electrics power isnt a problem converting glow to elec etc, its not cheap going all high tech elec but .................? and a motor out is rare, taxing back is a lot easier as well, if you want to stay with glow I would suggest fitting an onboard glow drivers to back up running. fuel filters etc. If you can pick up a Ventura twin it will fly well on just S400 old brushed motors and NimHs, You can buy Lipo cells and you can even buy can motors now developed for Lipos including S400s & 480s, see Mr low tech- Ivan Pettigrews Work using Jamarah s480s http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448080&page=2 . If you go fitting brushless motors, the motors are cheap at that end - bell type but you will need two controlers.... its they that usually glitch or fail.
Posted on: 7/17/2009 6:00 AM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Info on Aventura Twin??
Ah at last found it all over here http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=992632&page=3&highlight=Aventura+xxl hope that answers your questions theres lots on U tube its realy a sweety even on two DD brushed motors. light geared units might be worth a try. I do wish someone would bring back the XXL version............................ what do you think
Posted on: 7/16/2009 5:40 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Info on Aventura Twin??
Bob download the google toolbar and it will translate it for you it also has a very good easy to use online spell checker. meantime try this http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modellbau-bichler.com%2Faventuraiiitwin11m-p-2160.html%3Flanguage%3Dde%26osCsid%3D2997942c02ac12881206fddd6d6b432e
Posted on: 7/15/2009 11:08 AM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Info on Aventura Twin??
Hi the Adventura twin is available/back in production In Europe, Ive seen it for sale on a German site. I also have the manufacturers Pdf instructions saved from first time, It flies great on brushed motors......but so do Ivan Pettigrews designs they just use gearboxes........... the best mod is to use Lipos. They also did do an XXL version very nice but expensive. heres the German site http://www.modellbau-bichler.com/aventuraiiitwin11m-p-2160.html?osCsid=2997942c02ac12881206fddd6d6b432e
Posted on: 7/13/2009 3:14 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Aerotow off water!
Inspired by you guys and Al/Rotohied ive gone on to find out a whole series of Hydro gliders including a torpedo launching Russian http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.airwar.ru%2Fenc%2Fglider%2Fpsn.html the display plot thickens possibly? To date I think Ive discovered about 10 full size Hydro gliders historic and contemporary. Some have to be towed /paddled back some have small inboard water motors ............a popup pylon motor glider would be able to make its own way back given a water rudder and reasonable wind.
Posted on: 6/17/2009 5:07 AM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Martin M130
Flightmate ,Siddus contact me with a E mail address I may have something to help you with this one. Several models have been built and plans available... its a very stable planform being basicly a low pylon wing. ... but the proportions are good. 4 elecs makes great sence Siddus do an Ivan........... geared brushed S480s. Clive
Posted on: 6/15/2009 5:30 AM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Seaplane pictures
More pic's Rocketman please[8D]
Posted on: 6/11/2009 7:02 AM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Seaplane plan or kit
Hi Jim .............re the the BV 183 there are links for VTH in the RCG sticky in waterplanes, VTH may also do the Dornier, the Do 26 is ta beauty but tricky as the rear motors need to crank up on take off, Perry AKA rudderman knows the chap who built the giant electric version. As for the Do 24 well try VTH plans and also ask the guys and gals at wasserflug or try contacting Kuni though I haven't heard from him for some time he was working on the a scale Supermarine 381. I cannot quite remember But Peter Angus may have built one I think that italian swap site has disappeared Jim.......... another couple of people to ask are Derick or Planeman at RCG see what they may have coming up under the counter. Havea look at Derick's website for plans at www.model-plans.co.uk Bestregards, Derick Flyer21uk
Posted on: 6/2/2009 5:36 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Anybody flown the Sea Loon?
I have the article and Lennons book somewhere Ive seen one built.
Posted on: 4/13/2009 6:42 AM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Anybody flown the Sea Loon?
Watching with interest [8D]
Posted on: 4/13/2009 6:39 AM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Aerotow off water!
love this and happy to be back on line, have you see the vintage troop glider plan on The Plans page........for a powered glider follow the links to free plans and K Kusomas work, curtisy of his son [8D] http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448080
Posted on: 2/25/2009 12:44 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Twin conversion,Like PBY maybe!
Search RC groups waterplanes for a mention of a UK sport design called Samson its a twin very pby/sikosky in style for twoo dd permax 450 turbo motors or simillar I think youl like it its decended from a little cox powered version called Delihla.
Posted on: 2/6/2008 1:57 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: QUICK RELEASE for WING STRUT ideas...
I have seen heavy duty press studs used to fix struts ................ [;)]
Posted on: 2/6/2008 1:52 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Seaplane pictures
[quote]ORIGINAL: LADISLAV The scale model of New Zealand amphibious plane called SHEARWATER. The wingspan is 80�. Powered by AXI 4130/16. The flying weight is 9.5 Lbs. The wing is foam and rest is balsa. The model is ready to be flown. I will try to fly it from the snow first. Right now all the snow is melting. Laddie. [/quote] Laddie that is another Beauty ................... congrats green with envy ................... have you flown her yet .................. re the cof g if it got desperate could you not use a short shaft to shift the motor forward?? It would negate the duct a little however.
Posted on: 2/6/2008 1:33 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Sopwith Tabloid
a Guy called Dave Boddington in the Uk has done a 1/6 scale set but take a look at the RCM&E site and Traplet .....RCM& E/Nexus can be E mailed but I don't think their huge plans range is back on line yet .............. I have the Pup and tabloid plans .............I also know someone who is selling loads on E bay for typically 3-4 dollars equiv. If I ask him he might post to the US. They were Free plans and build articles from magazines he seems to have had multiple copies off some . His UK trader Name is cones2.
Posted on: 5/9/2007 11:54 AM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Enya 45 model 6001, should I keep it?
The 45 I and II motors are real troopers if the compression's good and they are kept oiled ...run them on trad Castor glow fuel ..... they are a fine torquey motor..... they were even shown on such monsters as the 114" Privateer/AKA McGoverns monster.
Posted on: 5/8/2007 7:08 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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Help experience needed -Goldberg Golden eagle
We are asking here about this unusual smaller US gas model.............................unusual in that it has 3 position plug in wings and a slot in motor stick.. its a Goldberg design but was kitted by Comet. To date nobody else has heard of it or seen one let alone built one.......... You can reply here if you can help Alan and myself with this attractive ,unusual vintage subject. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=677602
Posted on: 5/8/2007 6:58 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Float Step Placement - What's going to happen?
You may want to take a look at this thread http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=613143&page=4#post7103455
Posted on: 5/4/2007 1:35 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Canard Flying Boat
Hmmm Give me a few hours Peter [;)][8D]
Posted on: 4/6/2007 7:16 AM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Canard Flying Boat
The Be112 is the model roro transporter so we are on the same path Charles................the Be103 is the wing on water light plane if you want more on that youl have to google it or go to my links in waterplanes.
Posted on: 4/5/2007 7:10 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Canard Flying Boat
No prob Charles you know where the rest of my links are kept ...................yep and a Canard Be112 version might be evem cooler but Im wandering if you would have to have a forward swept main wing..that takes it into Gerry Anderson //thunderbirds style[:D][;)]
Posted on: 4/5/2007 1:16 PM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Canard Flying Boat
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=571807&pp=15 you will see a Be 112 model here Charles I think there may be some here on RCU as well. Lifted from my free plans and links data thread,over there- The Russians are the only people really building large modern amphibians..., definately worth viewing history and products. The Italians and Greeks have bought them why cant we replace our old Nimrods with these . Beriev http://www.beriev.com/eng/core_e.html http://www.beriev-usa.com/main/index.html http://www.beta-air.com/eng/be200/ http://www.beriev-usa.com/main/index.html Ledkitty spotted this-video beware slow download ....huge file http://www.beta-air.com/eng/be200/ Berievs @ airliners.net http://www.airliners.net/search/pho...inct_entry=true http://www.airliners.net/search/pho...DESC&nr_pages=2 Bilbo pointed this one out Russian stuff /videos etc on Berievs and Ecranoplans.........vids are massive files be warned and in Russian. http://www.aviapedia.com/ http://www.aviapedia.com/category/video/smotr/ #######Click on Avia if you get a 404 message
Posted on: 4/5/2007 8:07 AM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Canard Flying Boat
Hi Charles .....its the possible lift gap difference between the ground effect mode and true flying mode that I think might be tricky to navigate ..............the thrust line divergence is common enough a problem on flying-boats as the need is always to the prop clear of the water/spray. It should be OK as long as the thing isn't too pitch sensitive in the air have you seen the Beriev 112 model? It has twin fin mounted props, swept wings and anhedral.
Posted on: 4/1/2007 8:22 AM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Canard Flying Boat
Smart looking twin Ed, sorry I didn't know about the other canards .............. Float it, taxi it and if it makes it through that your away - this will work, you cannot be that far off given the Finnish and Australian free-flight designs, and a flying-boat is generally more stable on the water than a float plane. If you really want to see how its going to taxi without firing it up then try a line tow from the thrust line/spinner nut....with a rear mounted motor though you would have to add a temporary guiding mast and vertical sliding ring at the front to stop it from swapping ends .......... but that's only if a problem shows up. I cannot see this nosing in like a conventional design might so its all down to just how easily it will reach surface effect speed.........build up flight speed and point it steadily skywards.
Posted on: 3/26/2007 7:49 AM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Canard Flying Boat
Blast typed a reply and lost it ....................... Good luck you guys............if a jobs worth doing its worth overdoing!..........check the sit and watch out for the Bluebird effect if its a bit low at the back ..you'll only find out how it all interacts on your taxi runs, give yourselves plenty of space. Ed just by sight the Wig /surface effect should pull it clear of the water even if the wing loadings a bit higher than you might like, its that transit that might be tricky ......there's that huge Canard thread over at RC groups if you want to check/tweak your canard set up prior to trying it off the water. Good luck and Chocks and anchors away.
Posted on: 3/25/2007 8:45 AM by Author "Airboatflyingship" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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