Do 21C planes float???

RED · Post by **RED** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:25 am

Hey y'all does any one know if the 21C or BBI planes float??? I know this sounds crazy but I got a ideal for a DIO pic!!!Thanks for any info--RED--

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:33 am

I dunno. I usually don't play with my planes in the tub, hehehe.... I wouldn't expect them to float since they are anything but airtight. I could be wrong.....

-Ski

mikeg · Post by **mikeg** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 5:02 am

I don't know; but I do know it will fly. When ya purchase one at walmart and put it together sitting in the car, you see how well the prop spins at the edge of the open sunroof. Therefore, you know it will fly- for a lil bit.. Will it float? WILL IT FLOAT?????????
good luck with your idea

flpickupman · Post by **flpickupman** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:07 am

Based on the weight, and the past performance of models I've built, I'd bet money that if they do float, it would only be for as long as it takes them to fill up with water (not long). On the other hand, the 21C Panther floats pretty well. lol

As a suggestion if you'd like the plane to float as long as possible, you may be able to disassemble, insert pieces of packing foam into any empty spaces and reassemble. I've used this to good effect with a 1/32 Zero float plane conversion.

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:33 am

Sorry, they will go straight to the bottom. I have a 3 year old so I speak from experience.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:07 am

They'll float until they fill with water - and then sink. If you work quickly, you may get a picture or two!

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:26 am

Put some zip lock bags filled with air under the wings. Should buy you a little time.

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:58 pm

A better idea may be to use self sealing expansive foam it comes in cans at most hardware stores with a flexible hose attached. You can put the hose in any opening and spray in the foam. It will expand to fill any open areas within the plane with a styrofoam like matierial.The plane should float with that. Its used in construction to seal any openings or cracks in a structure that might let in vermin or to provide quick insulation.

BE VERY CAREFUL and experiment with it a little first. Too much and it will cover areas of your model you don't want covered or worse it will expand and split your model along the seams. Once sprayed on its very hard to clean up if at all. So buy a can and document how much it expands first then use it carefully.

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 2:48 pm

A better idea!!!!!! My idea was great!!!!!!!!! LOL

Morian Miner · Post by **Morian Miner** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 2:49 pm

toyktdlgh wrote:Sorry, they will go straight to the bottom. I have a 3 year old so I speak from experience.

Heh, heh. My smart a.... comment was going to be just chuck it in and find out. But your 3 year old's already done the research. Cool.

flpickupman · Post by **flpickupman** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 2:51 pm

Morian Miner wrote:
toyktdlgh wrote:Sorry, they will go straight to the bottom. I have a 3 year old so I speak from experience.
Heh, heh. My smart a.... comment was going to be just chuck it in and find out. But your 3 year old's already done the research. Cool.

Perhaps a better suggestion would have been to tell him to just chuck it in with a cord tied to it. lol

Morian Miner · Post by **Morian Miner** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 2:53 pm

Actually, I think the 3 year old was making a political statement - we need a 1/18 submarine!

flpickupman · Post by **flpickupman** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 3:01 pm

I'd love to sit in on the focus group studies for that idea.. lol

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:06 pm

My kid will test anything you want. Just send it to me and I guarantee it won’t be the same afterwards. By the way, the plane did take about 5 seconds to fill first.

RED · Post by **RED** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 8:21 pm

Thanks y'all--I apresheate all the info --RED--