Grumman Widgeon Build

the giant · March 09, 2016, 03:43:44 PM

Well, i'm taking the plunge (pun intended). My next project is an 80" Grumman Widgeon. I just received the plans and will begin printing out the parts on wood. I don't have many other details than that right now. I just want to get cutting.

Michael · March 09, 2016, 04:30:19 PM

Another flying boat!

the giant · March 09, 2016, 04:33:00 PM

I have had such a blast with my flyzone Beaver this past year. I have to take it to the next level.

piker · March 09, 2016, 05:02:17 PM

I don't know what to say. I'm so happy... a tear has come to my eye!

the giant · March 17, 2016, 09:53:52 AM

Construction is started. The hull will be skinned with 3/32 balsa on the sides and top and the bottom will be skinned with 1/32 ply.

sihinch · March 17, 2016, 09:58:55 AM

Andre - your workbench looks too tidy!

the giant · March 17, 2016, 10:13:25 AM

There is another one you can't see in the pic.

piker · March 17, 2016, 11:25:08 AM

Beautiful, Andre!

electroflyer · March 17, 2016, 08:04:27 PM

Looks Good Andre, Which plan is this?

the giant · March 17, 2016, 09:31:26 PM

This is an RC Modeller Plan by Erwin Ohlsson. I downloaded it from www.aerofred.com and then took it to a printer to get full size plans printed.

Michael · March 17, 2016, 09:39:46 PM

That looks like fast but really good construction.

the giant · March 29, 2016, 01:12:25 PM

Progress is being made. The next parts to be built are the elevators and rudder. Then it will be on to the wings.

the giant · March 29, 2016, 01:13:55 PM

Here is a shot of the full scale version I am replicating.

piker · March 30, 2016, 09:56:58 AM

Very nice work, Andre. And the reference aircraft is a fine looking flying boat!

eric · March 30, 2016, 05:06:52 PM

Looks good, Andre. I love that flying boat!