Brian at 18 Months in front of Dad's first Seabee (CF-DJV) Dad bought his first Seabee in 1949. Although Seabee Teams had been active in the Republic of Vietnam since 1963, it was not until 1965 that larger Seabee units were deployed to aid in the Vietnamese struggle. Republic RC-3 Seabee by Tim Robb, IPMS #34705 The Seabee was Republic Aircraft Corporation's post WWII entry into the civil aircraft market. I thought I'd share this last build with you, it's a Glencoe 1/48 Republic Seabee! Category: Aircraft - Propeller Aircraft - Propeller: Used from: 1946-Now: Used by: Manufacturer: Republic: Model: RC-3 Seabee: Hot kits . It was designed as an affordable all-purpose sport aircraft for transportation as well as a broad spectrum of recreational purposes. Exterior. Not since the Second World War had the need for the Seabees been so great and not since Korea had Seabees worked under enemy fire. 1947 Republic RC-3 Sea Bee C-FBUM Serial Number: 806 Subject aircraft imported into Canada July 1, 2010 from USA at 1313.3 hours TTSN. I've been modeling for roughly a year … The … Dec 24, 2013 - Republic Seabee Cutaway Drawing — Interior. We are a Republic SeaBee aircraft specialist. Fully normal mapped interior. Crew: 1; Passengers: 3; Operating Weights. The Republic Seabee amphibian was one of the most unusual airplanes to appear on the post-World War II general aviation scene. Colin Chapman designed the car using a multi-tubular space frame chassis, aerodynamics by Frank Costin. Layered Photoshop Paint Kit available as a seperate download. Max T/O Weight: 3150 Lb; Operating Weight: 2810 Lb; Empty Weight: 2190 Lb; Fuel Capacity: 75 gal Lb; Range. At that time engine had 57.1 hours since major overhaul. Help from many pilot and owners of real Seabee’s for accuracy and authenticity.

4 cylinder DOHC, Bosch fuel injected engine developing circa 280-290BHP depending upon fuel. Takeoff Distance: 1000 ft; Landing … If you are looking to own one of these remarkably historical aircraft, or you are lucky enough to own one and looking to make modifications, we are the experts! Addon GPS Compatibility.
This is definitely one of the more basic kits that I have come across, most of the kits I cut my teeth (no interior, clear frame, flash-o-rama) on are some of the early 1/48 Revell Kits (B24, P40 etc). Spencer first flew his own glider in 1911 built from plans published in Popular Mechanics. Our History.

Max Range: 520 nm; Service Ceiling: 12000 ft; Distances. All you need to know about Republic RC-3 Seabee from a scale modeler perspective. The first full Seabee battalion arrived in Vietnam on 7 May 1965 to build an expeditionary airfield … Included in the package: 7 HD paint schemes. Info. Technical Specifications. 5 speed Ferrari derived gearbox, Goodyear disc brakes. Republic RC-3 Seabee MACH 2 1:72 GP.027 … Wing Area:: 196 square feet; Occupancy. It was not a Kartveli / De Seversky design, but a design purchased from Mr. Percival H. Spencer. 1992 | Changed decals + Actions Stash . From what I've heard, this is quite an old tool that has been re-released several times. Republic RC.3 Seabee Glencoe Models 1:48 05104 . … Seabee RC-3. Compatible with Addon Hardware and Shared Cockpit Functions; Easy to use paintkit; Realistic behavior, pilot tested to match the real airplane. The sea/land capability not only provided a broader selection of travel options but also remote access to fishing, hunting and many sporting activities. In May 1914, at the age of 17, he flew his first powered airplane, a …
Exterior Height: 10 ft 1 in; Wing Span: 37 ft 8 in; Length: 27 ft 11 in; Interior. Republic RC-3 Seabee.