Graham Ashby 123 Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 That's a cracking little model. Well done. Any pics of it on the water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustergrunt Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Not yet, it's just had one short flight so far off the water, but several at the club field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Chudley Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 yes, we missed all the good weather last month didn't we. I like your Aquastar, a little beauty! Now I've fixed the Catalina and I've had a chance to fly off water, just a couple of circuits and bumps... very dignified and sedate after my Aquastar. There's a photo on the gallery, but I haven't worked out how to insert a url that points to it yet.aha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 On E-Bay I found plans for a 136" Sunderland flying boat. Yes folks, 136". You did hear me right. And I'm only just learning to fly...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Chudley Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 The Catalina is 84" and the man who drew up the plans called it a Minicat, 'cos he has one over 100".This is quite big enough for me, I have to put the back seat down to get it in my car and the wing still protrudes between the front seats.My pride and joy as a small boy was an Airfix Sunderland; cost 10/6d in the days when a Mars Bar was 7d, ie about 18 times the price of a Mars, £9 or so in new money. I think the wingspan was about 2 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 My Dad had an Airfix Sunderland, and that is why we have the plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff keith Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hi , I just got a Tower Hobby Lanier Sea Plane 40 from a friend. I intend to use it mostly for snow . Although water sound nice. The plane seems slightly tail heavy as an empty ARF. I am hoping that the motor, fuel , battery and reveiver and servos will shift the weight forward. Any set up advice? Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytilbroke Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Fit all the parts, then with empty fuel tank do some CoG checking. I do not know if the battery can be moved to assist though,,,, Enjoy, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustergrunt Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I'm off to Florida this year with wifie and sprogs, Aquastar costs $34=£17 so I'll be bringing a couple of kits back with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Richardson Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Hi there, heard someone talking about Ivan Pettigrew plans, one of my fellow club members built a model of a Martin Mars water bomber from his plans and I had the pleasure of seeing it ROW for the first time last weekend it is dressed out in the colour's of the fullsize aircraft that is based here on Vancouver Island at sproat lake. The weight ready to fly is 8 1/2 lbs power comes from four 480 electric motors driving 3 blade props through a gearbox, steering on the water is aided by being able to slow the motors on one side while increasing power on the opposite side, when flown slowly ( the fullsize really lumbers around ) it looks very scale.Bare with me while I try and insert a piccy or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustergrunt Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Here's a couple of pictures taken by Alastair Sutherland at the last Kielder fly-In, they're of my Twinstar converted to a seaplane...and here's the video of the build is on youtube under...Multiplex Twinstar 2 Floatplane conversion...check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Has anyone tried this?Foamy Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowerman Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 A query-Has anyone out there got any expereance of the Miranda amphibian?This was a plan in Aeromodler Oct 1955 and is available from X-list plans. It was intended for free flight and .75 - 1.0cc diesel.I have built it for radio, rudder/elevator, and electric power. It has flown but needs aerolons for better control. Only flown on land with wheels as no nearby suitable water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowerman Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 No replys!See if these photos jog anyones memory.(first attempt at sending photos, hope it works) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeW Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Tom Hunt Watter makes a cheap flyingboat. It does need a few mods though fom stock to get the best from it.The Hobby Hangar Pondside is another really good reliable flyingboat with quite a following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Darnley Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Shaun Chant wrote (see)Has anyone tried this?Foamy CatWon't have much luck flying an EDF off water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Richardson Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 That would be interesting on floats don't ya think.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Fish Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Re: ARC/Thunder Tiger Cessna/Beaver: The recommended engine is a .46 TT pro. Has anyone had trouble flying this plane and floats with this engine off water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Claridge Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 if anybody wants it i have a ready two with floats going spare, plane is tatty but could fly again. dont want nothing for it just reluctant to chuck it on the tip could post it but collection preffered .i live in west sussex. i do not need this plane as i have three other seaplanes including a twin ic, seamaster and mantula double regards phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytilbroke Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I have the ARC Ready 2, worked better on an Irvine .53 rather than a .46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handyman Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Graham, this one is for you. I had an ARC Ready that I fitted the floats to, and i was disappointed with the steering performance on one rudder. Solution.......Buy a second rudder set from a supplier, fit it to the other float. Next fit one of Futaba's "y" leads to the underside of the fuselage between the rear float legs connected to the rudder servo via an internal "y" lead. With me so far?????. Then I set in to each of the floats a mini metal geared servo, but first I waterproofed the electrics with good old vaseline. Now with a short rigid pushrod to each of the rudder arms, I now have excellent rudder authority. The extenal "y" lead is the type that only has one lead that terminates in a double plug. I haven't got my ripmax catalogue to hand, but i can give you the part numbers later, if you want it. I am doing up another Ready at this moment that I have converted to have proper flaps on the wing rather than "Flapperons". This too is destined for my converted floats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Ashby (Editor) Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Sounds a great idea. Thanks for the offer of the part numbers but I sold my 177 about 18 months ago and haven't flown off water since. Mind you, I'd dearly like to have another go at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddock, VC Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Hi Phil, I've a mantua double sitting in my loft at work awaiting building which will probably be this winter, anything I should look out for? I have a ys 45 2 stroke with throttlepipe that really motors on a 10x8 hopefully I'll be able to get a pusher o that size. What power plant did you use? Posted by Phil Claridge on 14/07/2010 14:39:27: if anybody wants it i have a ready two with floats going spare, plane is tatty but could fly again. dont want nothing for it just reluctant to chuck it on the tip could post it but collection preffered .i live in west sussex. i do not need this plane as i have three other seaplanes including a twin ic, seamaster and mantula double regards phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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