Cessna 208 Grand Caravan EX 30-40cc 2159mm Military

Seagull SEA362M - Cessna 208 Grand Caravan EX 2159mm - Military

Love them as we do, model flying isn’t just about warbirds, jets and unlimited aerobatic ships, there’s a huge following for everyday aircraft too, especially utility designs; the Transit vans of the sky. Well, fortunately, Seagull long ago cottoned on to the popularity of these workhorses and this is its latest creation. Taking to the air in December 1982 the Cessna 208 Caravan proved so capable that FedEx requested a longer variant (the 208B Cargomaster) which was then developed into the 208B Grand Caravan. It’s a cracking subject that’s perfect for R/C in so many ways, not least because of its fixed tricycle undercarriage, voluminous fuselage, high lift wing, eye-catching detail and overall flyability.

Beautifully realized in conventional balsa, ply and film, Segull’s interpretation captures the essence of the airplane in fine style whilst treating us to a raft of desirable features. Cockpit detail, a navigation light set, profiled and recessed control surface leading edges, a sturdy sprung nose leg, opening cockpit and cargo doors, a smattering of scale fittings, a choice of two color schemes, and heaps more, make this a truly eye-catching choice. With its three-piece (fixed centre-section) wing, it’s practical to assemble at the field, too, requiring just one locking bolt for each outboard panel. All in all, an attractive and highly practical model to add to your fleet.

Features:

• Lightweight, high quality balsa and plywood construction
• Authentic true-scale color scheme
• Beautifully covered in genuine Oracover film
• Factory painted glass fibre engine cowl
• Eye-catching cockpit detail
• Hinged cockpit and cargo doors
• Fixed wing centre section and outboard panels simplify transportation
• Full hardware pack included
• Quality, fully sprung metal nose leg
• Wing tip navigation lights
• Pre-fitted flaps and control surfaces
• Recessed aileron and flap leading edges
• Glider tow release mechanism included
• Shock-absorbing air-filled tires
• Suitable for electric or gas power

Specifications:

• Wingspan: 215.9cm
• Wing area: 59sq.dm
• Weight: 7.6kg
• Length: 150.3cm
• Rec. Engine/Motor size: 35-40cc gasoline
• Rec. Radio: 8 channels with 9 servos
• Rec. Electric Motor: 1.60/ 2700watt/ ESC 70A-100A/ Lipo 9s-10s
• Rec. Electric Propeller: 18x8-20x10

Tools 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