Messerschmitt BF 109E 15-20cc Gas ARF*

SEAGULL MESSERSCHMITT BF 109E 15-20CC ARF

Seagulls 64' span Messerschmitt is, not to put too fine a point on it, another winner thats crying out for that 1.20 four-stroke (or the 20cc petrol) You've got sitting on the shelf in your workshop. Open the box, add the engine, throw in eight Hitec servos, a bit of glue, sprinkle with TLC, then shake vigorously for three minutes and your warbird will be born. Okay, only kidding, please dont do that. Instead, spend a week or two of relaxed evenings piecing together the exquisite airframe components, attaching horns, hinges and linkages, fettling the engine fit and mounting those servos. At the end of it we guarantee youll have assembled a model that looks every bit the formidable Luftwaffe fighter and makes a real impression at the flying field. And thats before its flown. Get it airborne and this evocative 1/6-scale aeroplane will give you a real flavour of the full-size and a buzz that'll make you want to refuel and fly it again and again.

Specs:

• Wingspan: 162.5 cm
• Wing area: 49.4 sq.dm
• Approximate flying weight: 5.5 kg
• Length: 152 cm
• Recommended engine size: 15cc 2-Stroke, 1.25 4-Stroke or 20cc Gas
• Flying skill level: intermediate/advanced

Items Needed:

• .91 2-stroke
• 1.25 4-stroke
• 20cc gasoline engine
• Computer radio with 9 servos
• Glow plug to suit engine
• Propeller to suit engine
• Protective foam rubber for radio system

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED:

• Thin cyanoacrylate glue
• Medium cyanoacrylate glue
• 30 minute epoxy
• 5 minute epoxy
• Hand or electric drill
• Assorted drill bits
• Modelling knife
• Straight edge ruler
• 2mm ball driver
• Phillips head screwdriver
• 220 grit sandpaper
• 90° square or builder’s triangle
• Wire cutters
• Masking tape & T-pins
• Thread-lock
• Paper towels

Items Needed for EP Conversion:

• Motor: 1800 -2000 Watt
• Propeller: 17x8 ~ 19x10
• ESC: 85A
• LiPo Batteries: 8S - 9S