2021 SeaPlane Design & Build Challenge!
Test Fly RC
Elite member
It would be ok with me For a August end point!
What day in august would it end?
OK... it doesn't look like there are any objections so far, and many need it. I will add an extension to August 31st.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31st. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE COME JOIN
To those of us with that penchant, don't slack... just get it done.
"Back to work" - Mike Patey
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31st. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE COME JOIN
To those of us with that penchant, don't slack... just get it done.
"Back to work" - Mike Patey
cyclone3350
Master member
OK... it doesn't look like there are any objections so far, and many need it. I will add an extension to August 31st.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31st. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE COME JOIN
To those of us with that penchant, don't slack... just get it done.
"Back to work" - Mike Patey
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
OK... it doesn't look like there are any objections so far, and many need it. I will add an extension to August 31st.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31st. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE COME JOIN
To those of us with that penchant, don't slack... just get it done.
"Back to work" - Mike Patey
Hondo76251
Legendary member
Back to work! lol
Scotto
Elite member
I guess Ill join you guys. I was mowing around the pond the other day and thought it looked pretty inviting. I did not create this picture of the plane, but I did put the float on it. Im a little obsessed with this plane. It was a parasite plane from a zeppelin! I just think that is so cool and it looks good too. It was operated by the Navy but it never had a float, although it did operate a little off of a flat top ship, so it had rugged landing gear and a tail hook. But the wheels were not necessary most of the time when it was operating from the zeppelin, so they were taking them off inside the zeppelin mid flight and putting on a fuel tank. Anyway, I was thinking IF the program would not have ended tragically, maybe a float would have been developed for it that could go on and off as needed.
I made a plan for this already but it its not full "Master Series" style. More like half-aster style. So Im going to try to take it the rest of the way and if that goes ok I have another idea that hopefully is not a dis-aster style. Build thread link
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
haster style plane
Jesse Dupreez
Active member
some interesting ideas
https://www.darkroastedblend.com/2009/06/ekranoplans-showcase-part-2.html
https://www.darkroastedblend.com/2009/06/ekranoplans-showcase-part-2.html
Jesse Dupreez
Active member
looking at doing this one
LippischX-114
LippischX-114
leaded50
Legendary member
you want even a build more?
Beriev Be - 103 (Snipe) amphibious seaplane, build in foamed pvc plastic.
Beriev Be - 103 (Snipe) amphibious seaplane, build in foamed pvc plastic.
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FlyerInStyle
Elite member
whoaa that is so nice!
Ratcheeroo
Legendary member
Now that is a cool plane!
FlyerInStyle
Elite member
sorry for the late additition, but I will try to build a seaplane glider, specifically the bat boat:
, as it seems to look nice, and I just learned how to fly, so it should be easier to control, rather than something like this:
Here is the link to the thread: Seaplane challenge sea glider | FliteTest Forum
Here is the link to the thread: Seaplane challenge sea glider | FliteTest Forum
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synjin
Elite member
I'm hoping I have time for this challenge, and am thinking a Boeing-306-ish flying boat might be fun. I'm only going to go twin-motor instead of quad, and I think it needs sponsons for stability in the water. I'm also thinking the fuselage needs to be mostly blue foam and the wings foam board. Though I was thinking the flying wing with two pontoons pictured on page 2 of this thread as a twin would be fun. I either case I plan to use my modified KFm-7 wing and building off of that.
Of course, school is about to start and that gets busy herding a room full of 8, 9, and 10 year olds.
Of course, school is about to start and that gets busy herding a room full of 8, 9, and 10 year olds.
Hondo76251
Legendary member
Im still in, was building mine to also be micro build. Not sure if thatll pan out so if i have to go bigger i will.
Scotto
Elite member
Finally tried @Dr. Looping Looie's Libelle on the water yesterday. I had kinda gave up on the idea because it is so heavy, but I finally figured Id just try it.
It works! The ground effect on landing was more than I expected. And it needs some chines to help it get going straight, but it was fun.
I told my wife that I flew it off the water and she asked "How does it take off without wheels?"
She immediately realized how dumb that sounded but still...
It works! The ground effect on landing was more than I expected. And it needs some chines to help it get going straight, but it was fun.
I told my wife that I flew it off the water and she asked "How does it take off without wheels?"
She immediately realized how dumb that sounded but still...
Hondo76251
Legendary member
"Mud Guppy" actually flew great!
Still not sure about getting off the water yet, but hopefully ill get to try it today!
Still not sure about getting off the water yet, but hopefully ill get to try it today!
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