SSX on floats

jkarpy · Jul 02, 2007, 09:38 PM

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edge5foamy · Jan 23, 2008, 02:56 PM

Are those the GWS floats?

jkarpy · Jan 23, 2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by edge5foamy

Are those the GWS floats?

I used Multiplex floats with a Ernst #155 Water Rudder.

rmauterstock · Jul 21, 2008, 09:08 PM

Can you tell me how you hooked up the Ernst Rudder and the Multiplex Flotas to the Slowstick?

jkarpy · Jul 21, 2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rmauterstock

Can you tell me how you hooked up the Ernst Rudder and the Multiplex Flotas to the Slowstick?

I use a flexible pushrod through a tube. The push rod is connected to the rudder servo. I am planning to detail the whole build soon.

Tim Semeraro · Oct 28, 2008, 11:14 AM

I'm intersted in installing floats on my 2nd ssx also. Have you use 2 sets of xgear?

jkarpy · Oct 28, 2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Semeraro

I'm intersted in installing floats on my 2nd ssx also. did you use 2 seats of xgear?

The first SSX on floats was built before X-Gear was available. I use two X-Gear now that X-Gear is available.

Tim Semeraro · Oct 28, 2008, 03:52 PM

thanks it looks great. thats kind off what I was thinking. and I have extra x gear.

Tim Semeraro · Dec 20, 2008, 05:10 PM

I'm getting started on my water ssx. My flying field is about 15miles away, but there is a very nice lake 1mile from my house. I'm looking forward to some early morning, spring flying, right down the street. I went with a large 450 outrunner,so getting out of the water won't be a problem. I'm going to install a water rudder, and use a metal gear servo to control bolth rudders. thanks for the pick's J.

sailr · Jan 23, 2010, 07:42 AM

James! I want this airplane! Haha.

Jim
Hurricane Flight Systems
Storm Motors

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Originally Posted by jkarpy

SSX Build Thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646592

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jkarpy · Jan 23, 2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailr

James! I want this airplane! Haha.

Jim
Hurricane Flight Systems
Storm Motors

Hey Jim, Whee have you been? I never see you at the events anymore.

I just did a redesign on this kit.

The new design starts at page 107 of the original build thread.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646592

James

sailr · Jan 23, 2010, 12:52 PM

Had to have back surgery and it made me worse. Can't do much anymore, especially setting up sales at an event. I have a power wheelchair, etc. I'm trying to find a surgeon that can fix me. I will get another two or three opinions and see if there is a concensus!

I still have a lot of product. I took down the Hurricane website. My r/c boats are holding in there. Sales are slow but pays the bills!

I'm gonna try to get to a few events this year just to fly! Now with the power chair at least I can get from the pits to the pilot station. I can't walk that far without excruciating pain.

Hope to see you soon! Congrats on the success of your business! I'll take a look at the new kit. I need to build a float plane to fly when we go to run our boats! Some of those guys also fly. Might get you a couple of sales! ;-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkarpy

Hey Jim, Whee have you been? I never see you at the events anymore.

I just did a redesign on this kit.

The new design starts at page 107 of the original build thread.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646592

James

Jul 21, 2008, 09:08 PM	#4
rmauterstock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brewster, MA. Posts: 21	Ernst Rudder Can you tell me how you hooked up the Ernst Rudder and the Multiplex Flotas to the Slowstick?

Oct 28, 2008, 11:14 AM	#6
Tim Semeraro ducatimechanic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 2,939	floats I'm intersted in installing floats on my 2nd ssx also. Have you use 2 sets of xgear? Last edited by Tim Semeraro; Dec 08, 2008 at 12:20 PM.

Dec 20, 2008, 05:10 PM	#9
Tim Semeraro ducatimechanic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 2,939	SSX on floats I'm getting started on my water ssx. My flying field is about 15miles away, but there is a very nice lake 1mile from my house. I'm looking forward to some early morning, spring flying, right down the street. I went with a large 450 outrunner,so getting out of the water won't be a problem. I'm going to install a water rudder, and use a metal gear servo to control bolth rudders. thanks for the pick's J. Attached Thumbnails I'm useing a 450 outrunner with a 11X7 prop. I think this will make up for the extra weight. you can never have to much power! 65.5 KB · Views: 667

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Jul 02, 2007, 09:38 PM	#1
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edge5foamy There is no place like Hodges! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Out yonder! Posts: 3,431	Are those the GWS floats?

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Tim Semeraro ducatimechanic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 2,939	thanks it looks great. thats kind off what I was thinking. and I have extra x gear.