TH 39" EPP Puddle Star

The plane I take out the most. During my first take off I was skeptical because it won't rotate as fast as lighter planes, but this beauty turns tight and smooth, flys slow to medium-fast, and is just a champ. My biggest surprise is how tight it can turn, while also being so floaty. It *shouldn't* be able to do both, but it does. My 2nd biggest surprise is how well it takes off from anywhere. This is my park flyer, because I don't need super trimmed grass or pavement, just something flat and slightly maintained. Very worthwhile airplane.

I purchased the Puddle Star and built it thru the winter and it sat in my airplane room waiting for a good day without cold and snow I noticed it yesterday and decided to fly it for the first time. I hand launched it at 1/3 throttle and it was off flying straight and true no adjustments needed. I`m not a 3d pilot and I had de-tuned the puddle star to my liking, it flew rock solid and the sound of twin motors was sweet. I used a 3 cell 800 mah lipo and flew it for 5 minutes. It took a bit of time to build but it was well worth it, I used the recommended motors and speed controls

I just bought my 2nd PS after flying #1 for 3 years. #1 survived a lot but lost out to a berm at speed...alas. I did not build #1for water but it is a killer ROG ship off grass and a hoot to land. I did add a thin plastic skid plate on the forward hull section (yellow office folder). I flew it on 850,1000,1300,1600,and 2200 3s. Build #2will be to move battery further in and go with 1300-2200 3s. #1 had 2206/1500kv and 7 x 3.4 SF props. Vertical to spare! Way cool sound too. Jim Donohue

Fantastic flyer!! The build was good. Very precise fit. I used 2 2206 motors 12 amp controllers .differential throttle 7\4 props just like the videos great 3d. Great on water.

After following the instructions for the water build and coating most of the fuselage and tail with thin laminate this RC became my go to at the lake. It's still light weight so 3D flying is easily achievable. The multi engine set up allows the opportunity to program some unique mixes into your programmable transmitter. And with the spoilerons programmed, this aircraft is as much fun to drive around on the water as it is to fly in the air. From larger lakes to 20' long puddles, this plane puts the fun back into RC sea planes! Thanks for this great design!

I am a fan of the Twisted Hobbies planes. Being a retired engineer I appreciate the quality of their kits and the flying skills they give us, this should not even be classified as a seaplane. unless you almost completely cover the plane with a plastic film it will suck up water! I fly off a lake in my back yard and have owned many Seaplanes