Spitfire Seaplanes - Aircraft of World War II

doodah · 11-03-2008, 10:48 PM

I wish to build a scale RC model Spitfire Float plane.
Can anyone please advise where i can get some schematics.
I believe there were two successfull types produced. (there was also an early type using another planes floats)
Type 355 base on MKVb
Type 385 based om MKIX
Any pictures / sketches / info appreciated

ozhawk40 · 11-04-2008, 07:20 AM

Here's a couple taken from "Spitfire the History" by Morgan and Shacklady.

Seems to be what you are after. A great book to have for any Spitfire question!

Hi to a fellow west ozzie.

ccheese · 11-04-2008, 12:23 PM

Good info there, ozhawk. Wonder why they didn't try a single float ala
Japanese "Rufe" ????

Charles

doodah · 11-04-2008, 05:29 PM

Thanks very much ozhawk, exactly what i was looking for.

Graeme · 11-05-2008, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccheese

Good info there, ozhawk. Wonder why they didn't try a single float ala
Japanese "Rufe" ????

Charles

Good question Charles. I was thinking better stability on the water and that Supermarine had a lot of twin float experience with their prewar racers. I know that the Arado 196 was trialled with a single float and rejected in favour of twin floats. I don't know why the Japanese preferred single floats.

doodah · 11-05-2008, 06:51 AM

Graeme and Charles,
I am still unclear on a few things.
Can you please help me with...

THE TAIL.
I Understand the ventral fin additions but what about on top?
Does the MKV (355)have the standard rudder profile and the MKIX (385?) the larger modified rudder straight leading edge ?

THE FLOATS
Do either of you have any detail on float frame cross sections ( i may have my terminology wrong here.)

FLOAT SUPPORTS / STRUTS ( bit between the wing and the floats)
Likewise do you have any idea of the cross sectional shape of these.
Are they flat?
Are they foils? IF so what shape?

I know i am asking a lot but the info is in these forums.
I saw some drawings somewhere on these forums the other night that blew me away. Havent been able to find them again since. Did a search but got 3000 plus results.

Graeme · 11-06-2008, 04:46 AM

Sorry doodah, I personally can't find the cross-sectional drawings that you're after. Hope someone can help you. Good luck with your model!

doodah · 11-06-2008, 06:33 AM

Graeme,
No big deal, thanks anyhow.
if no one knows what shape things once were, how can you get it wrong!!

Spits · 11-17-2008, 07:54 PM

For Spit drawings they are held at the Hendon museum in England but unarchived.With our stash we have a few wing drawings but mainly for the internal changes for fitting the floats.The MkV would retain the early rudder profile while the IX would be in a later batch and would use the MkVIII type rudder.Will see what I can dig up.Also try this forum here...
Historic Aviation - Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums
Good hunting..

skypilot · 10-28-2009, 03:24 AM

I think I have a picture or two of my Spitfire on floats on this link. I'm just now finishing a rebuild of that same plane which crashed due to radio failior. http://skypilot.synthasite.com

Messy1 · 10-28-2009, 10:54 AM

Interesting idea. Good luck on your project. Be sure to post some pics when you get that far.

11-03-2008, 10:48 PM	#1
doodah Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7	Spitfire Seaplanes I wish to build a scale RC model Spitfire Float plane. Can anyone please advise where i can get some schematics. I believe there were two successfull types produced. (there was also an early type using another planes floats) Type 355 base on MKVb Type 385 based om MKIX Any pictures / sketches / info appreciated

11-04-2008, 12:23 PM	#3
ccheese Older Than Dirt Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 7,986	Good info there, ozhawk. Wonder why they didn't try a single float ala Japanese "Rufe" ???? Charles __________________ Good people sleep peacefully in their beds at night, only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell

11-04-2008, 05:29 PM	#4
doodah Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7	Beudy Thanks very much ozhawk, exactly what i was looking for.

11-05-2008, 06:51 AM	#6
doodah Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7	More please !!! Graeme and Charles, I am still unclear on a few things. Can you please help me with... THE TAIL. I Understand the ventral fin additions but what about on top? Does the MKV (355)have the standard rudder profile and the MKIX (385?) the larger modified rudder straight leading edge ? THE FLOATS Do either of you have any detail on float frame cross sections ( i may have my terminology wrong here.) FLOAT SUPPORTS / STRUTS ( bit between the wing and the floats) Likewise do you have any idea of the cross sectional shape of these. Are they flat? Are they foils? IF so what shape? I know i am asking a lot but the info is in these forums. I saw some drawings somewhere on these forums the other night that blew me away. Havent been able to find them again since. Did a search but got 3000 plus results.

11-17-2008, 07:54 PM	#9
Spits Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toowoomba Posts: 25	For Spit drawings they are held at the Hendon museum in England but unarchived.With our stash we have a few wing drawings but mainly for the internal changes for fitting the floats.The MkV would retain the early rudder profile while the IX would be in a later batch and would use the MkVIII type rudder.Will see what I can dig up.Also try this forum here... Historic Aviation - Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums Good hunting.. Last edited by Spits; 11-17-2008 at 07:55 PM. Reason: Wrong place

11-06-2008, 04:46 AM	#7
Graeme Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,082	Sorry doodah, I personally can't find the cross-sectional drawings that you're after. Hope someone can help you. Good luck with your model!

11-06-2008, 06:33 AM	#8
doodah Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7	Graeme, No big deal, thanks anyhow. if no one knows what shape things once were, how can you get it wrong!!

10-28-2009, 03:24 AM	#10
skypilot Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	I think I have a picture or two of my Spitfire on floats on this link. I'm just now finishing a rebuild of that same plane which crashed due to radio failior. http://skypilot.synthasite.com Last edited by skypilot; 10-28-2009 at 03:26 AM.

10-28-2009, 10:54 AM	#11
Messy1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Posts: 1,677	Interesting idea. Good luck on your project. Be sure to post some pics when you get that far. __________________ "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country." George S. Patton "When you are at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on!" Franklin Roosevelt

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