Curtiss SO3C-1 "Seamew"

This is my winter project for 2010-2011. I have designed this plane from 3-view drawings by Paul Matt. I am drawing it with TurboCad 12 and saving them in 'PDF' format. I then email them to "GraphicsPlus" where they print them full size. This plane is designed to be 1/5th scale. I am using a DLE 55 gas engine to get enough power inside a tight cowl. It will have a 91 1/2 " wing span.

I am using .58 oz. fiberglass cloth embedded in 'evirotech lite' polymer to strengthen the surface.

The wings are the last major structure to be built.

The fuselage is sheeted with 1/8" balsa to allow extensive sanding.

The DLE 55 engine fits snuggly in the cowl but is fully accessible

A photo of the original plane.

This plane was designed to be launched from a ship and retreived by a ship board crane.I am building th land based version.

The finished plane, a little fuzzy from indoor lighting.

Background clutter doesn't allow a good view.

FREE plans are available for download on the HOME page. (as is)