MANUFACTURER Seagull Models
DISTRIBUTOR Legend Hobby (legendhobby.com)
TYPE Giant-scale warbird
WING SPAN 81 in.
PILOT SKILL LEVEL Advanced
RADIO REQ’D 6 - 9 channel (13 servos)
POWER REQ’D 50-61cc gas engine
PRICE $699.95
HITS
- Overall great looks and ease of building
- All parts pre-cut and pre-sized to fit
- Extra scale accessories included
- Easy flight characteristics
UNIQUE FEATURES
The “Wicked Wabbit” comes in a well-packed box. Looking inside the fuselage, factory-made lightening holes are everywhere to reduce weight while maintaining a rugged and strong airframe! I was also extremely impressed with the hinges. Instead of incorporating standard hinges, the control surfaces have two attach points with a single rod going through the whole surface, allowing smooth transition with no binding. The covering is a light plastic Mylar and comes painted to match the painted fiberglass parts. It also has an overall flat clear coat added which the model a prototypical finish. The flaps are shaped just like the full-size ones and offer scale performance.
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