Source for 1/18 pontoons?

[Ara]

Hi guys,

I'm looking for any style of 1/18, or close, pontoon. Maybe someone knows of a source?

Thanks,

Ara

[granch]

You could use or modify the bridge made by Powerteam Elite (3 3/4 inch). Too small, too weak for a credible bidge allowing a real tank crossing, but for light vehicles, or so... Is this what do you mean? Or do you want to make a temporary passage for vehicles on a pontonn laying on boats, dingy or so?

[Ara]

Hi granch,

Thank you for the reply. The pontoon I'm looking for would be for a 1/18 model plane. So it would have to look something similar to what a Rufe or Kingfisher used. It's for a project build, not a historical model, so I would entertain modifying a decent looking catamaran pontoon at this point. I would also need two smaller wing float pontoons, again, much like the Rufe or Kingfisher had.

I'll keep looking around; I'm guessing I'll find what I need eventually.

Thanks again for the suggestion.

Ara

[Dauntless]

You might try RC planes. Found a Cessna, but what scale? maybe modifiable? No side pontoons, but looking at a Rufe it is similar shape.
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/31610 ... plane.html

[Ara]

Thanks Dauntless! 1500mm wings equal about 59 inches. Sounds close to 1/18 to me. I'll investigate further, thanks!

[Dauntless]

no problemo, you can even buy them separately...
http://www.bananahobby.com/electric-rc- ... parts.html

[vmf214]

Ara below is an example of the floats I cast for my Rufes. The outriggers are cast in resin with metal struts. The main float I cast hollow for weight and cost considerations.

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