Seagull Vans RV-8 Diamond Di 20cc (SEA-249)

Stylish, aerobatic, pretty, and with sleek racy lines, there's little not to like about the RV-8. Truth is the overall proportions, the parallel chord wing, the sturdy looking fixed undercarriage and the fighter-like bubble canopy combine to make this a gorgeous flyer and a modeller's dream. Seagull certainly knows a good aeroplane when it sees one and this one is guaranteed to win friends, particularly with such a useful wingspan; 70" is a perfect, practical size for everyday use yet still large enough to really make an impression and display presence in the air. Absolutely ideal for a 91 cu. in. four-stroke the RV-8 uses 8 standard servos and a minimum of 6 channels, although a computer radio with 7 or 8 channels allows the twin aileron, flap and elevator servos to be mixed and reduces the use of Y-leads.

Built using Seagull's time-honoured CNC-cut interlocking balsa and ply construction and pre-covered in diligently applied Oracover heat-shrink film this is a model that builds quickly, looks fantastic, and suits anyone with previous low-wing aileron experience.

Specification:

Seagull Vans RV-8 Diamond Di 20cc (SEA-249) Key Features:

• Lightweight, high quality CNC-cut balsa and ply construction.
• Factory covered with genuine Oracover film.
• High quality pre-painted glass fibre cowl.
• Cockpit detail with pre-painted pilot figure.
• Full hardware pack included for either glow or electric power.
• Includes i.c. and electric power conversion pack.
• Plug-in wing panels greatly assist storage and transport.
• Functional flaps enhance the flight performance and assist short landing and take-off.
• Large removable battery hatch for easy radio and flight battery access.
• Painted aluminium landing gear.

What's in the Box:

• 1x Pre-finished fuselage assembly.
• 1x Pre-finished wing set.
• 1x Pre-finished fin and rudder.
• 1x Pre-finished tailplane unit.
• 1x Painted aluminium undercarriage unit.
• 1x Clear canopy moulding.
• 1x Aluminium tubular wing joiner.
• 1x Pre-painted glass fibre cowl.
• 1x Pre-painted pilot figure.
• 1x Hardware set (horns, hinges, linkages, pushrods, fuel tank etc).
• 1x Comprehensive instruction manual.

Needed to Complete:

• 1 x 15 – 20cc petrol, .91cu. in. 4-stroke glow or 1500 – 2000W electric motor.
• 1 x 6-channel (minimum) computer radio with 8 servos (Hitec servo setup)
• 1 x Propeller to suit chosen engine.
• 1 x Suitable flight battery and speed controller (electric version only).
• 4 x Servo extension leads for flap and aileron servos.

Manuals & Parts Explosions:

Seagull Vans RV-8 Diamond Di 20cc (SEA-249) Tech Specs:

• Approx. Flying Weight: 5kg / 11lbs
• Shipping Weight: 7.60kg / 16.76lbs
• Product Length: 1,473mm / 58in
• Product Wingspan: 1,800mm / 71in
• Product Wing Area: 64dm2 / 992in2

• Material: Wood