JU-87 Stuka Giant Scale (40-50cc) (SEA-284).
Stand alongside a full-size Ju-87 and its gull wing, bespatted, 45ft
span gives it a massive, almost intimidating, presence. Mind you, itΆs
hardly surprising given its role, for this is the aeroplane that, fitted
with a wailing siren to strike fear into those on the receiving end of
its payload, spearheaded the blitzkrieg victories of 1939 - 1942 and was
quickly turned into a propaganda symbol for Axis forces. The chink in
the StukaΆs armour, of course, was highlighted during the Battle of
Britain where, to operate successfully, it required significant fighter
escort. ItΆs a fact that was poignantly highlighted in the blockbuster
movie Battle of Britain where a Spitfire pilot exclaims, whilst having
an easy time shooting down the feared dive bomber: “ItΆs like shooting
rats in a barrel.” In many other conflicts, however, the Stuka was
massively successful playing a crucial part in the invasion of Poland,
the Norwegian Campaign, the conquest of the Netherlands, Belgium and
France and, post Battle of Britain, the Balkans Campaign and in the
African and Mediterranean theaters.
At 90” wingspan SeagullΆs
version of the formidable dive bomber carries its own share of presence
not least because it has all the fussy telltale appendages of the type,
i.e. dive brakes, semi-floating flaps and ailerons, those characteristic
spats (complete with dive siren), tail bracing, balanced elevator
detail, the glasshouse cockpit with rear machine gun, and many others.
Wrapped in matt Oracover and suitable for 38 - 50cc engines, along with
any 7-channel radio system (7 servos), the Ju-87 features an electric
conversion pack, full hardware, plus beautifully produced and finished
glass fibre parts, including spats and a crisply detailed cowl. ThereΆs
no two ways about it, this is a hugely desirable model thatΆll make a
significant mark at the patch and reward your investment over and and
over again.
Key Features
- Lightweight, high quality balsa and plywood construction.
- Eye catching scale colour scheme.
- Covered in genuine matt finish Oracover film.
- Factory painted fibreglass engine cowl and wheel spats.
- Detailed cockpit with lightweight painted pilot and rear gunner.
- Removable cockpit hatch for easy radio and flight battery access.
- Superb flying characteristics.
- Plug-in outer wing panels simplify transportation and field assembly.
- Full hardware pack included for either glow or electric power.
- Numerous scale details including bombs, sirens, machine gun and dive brakes.
- Authentic semi-floating flaps and ailerons.
- Crystal clear screw-on canopy moulding
What's in the box
- 1 x Factory assembled and covered fuselage.
- 1 x Factory assembled and covered 3-piece wing set.
- 1 x Factory assembled and covered tail set.
- 1 x Clear canopy moulding.
- 2 x Pilot figures.
- 1 x Factory painted glass fibre cowl.
- 1 x Tail strut set.
- 1 x Wheel spat set.
- 1 x Comprehensive hardware pack (screws, horns, pushrods, fuel tank etc.).
- 1 x Sprung / steerable tail wheel unit.
- 1 x Oleo-style sprung / braced undercarriage set.
- 1 x Comprehensive instruction manual.
- 1 x LED landing light set.
Specification:
Wingspan (mm): | 2286 |
Length (mm): | 1734 |
Total surface area (sq. in): | 1329 |
Weight (lb): | 17.6 |
Needed to complete
- 1 x 38 – 50cc two-stroke engine or electric equivalent.
- 1 x 7-channel (minimum) computer transmitter and receiver combo.
- 7 x Standard-size, digital, high torque, metal gear servos (Hitec HS-5645MG).
- 1 x Propeller to suit chosen engine.