frostman

Hey it's frostman again. I dont know who Tim Tim is or how my post got linked with his, but anyhow on the seabee plans the 57 3/4" WS plans are from Jack Bale not Bates sorry for the mistake.

Nickname is Frosty from the USA Thanks Again !!

Kiwi

Aeromodeller Plans Service did a F/F one by Howard Towner .53 1/2" span plan no FSP319 which may make a basis for conversion/scaling.

Bluewavestudios

mmmmm.....I had noticed TimTim's post too but will give him the benefit of the doubt at the moment as he asked a perfectly valid question on Balsa Selection for building from Plans.....Ok Plans do vary but the selection of the Balsa is pretty much the same for various parts of the Models. Hard where it needs strength..ie structural components & Load bearing areas and medium/light where it needs to be light to reduce weight...ie sheeted areas...(Preferably on non load bearing areas that is)
That does of course depend on the type of model being built too, from free flight models to Scale R/C Models as this will certainly affect the choice in your selection of Balsa.

Not all plans come with a guide as to what density balsa to use but as stated some do now.

Most books on model building will give a good guide as to what density balsa to use for various components of any aircraft....stick with that and you won't go wrong....the books contain old proven methods which have stood the test of time but don't overlook the newer materials like Carbon Fibre too if it is required......Check Greyheads SE5-A post...you will see traditional balsa there with Carbon Fibre now being used too.

As for the Seabee...The largest one I have seen was under construction at RAF Valley Model Club way back in 1991...but I don't think it was big enough for the 26cc engine as mentioned by Frostman..It was big though !!
The only alternative I can think of is to find a nice 3 View and consider drawing your own plans...not as hard as it sounds !!!

Regards.......Mark.

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AirshipsfNflyingboats

visit the wasserflug site.........and the Seabee OC sites the LMA will help with the structure though a at this size and with this design I would think that blue foam is going to be a favoured item scaled from a 3 view.

as for Uncle Willie I don't know myself but I have had dealings with those who have and they haven't had problems there is another seller he has had feuds with ..........but I have a list from another reliable seller in the USA but its always a case of Caveat Emptor...check out the USA links in the Free plans and links pages I set up but I haven't updated them all yet to go straight to more updated version then you will have to go and look on RC.groups http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448080