Seagull Models Radial Rocket TD

Written by Tom Sullivan This stunning model is also economical to fly Watch two videos of the Seagull Read the full review in the October 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

Seagull Radial Rocket Video Highlights

Seagull Radial Rocket Main Gear Modification

Specifications

Model type: Semiscale ARF Skill level: Intermediate builder; advanced pilot Wingspan: 62.3 inches Wing area: 570.4 square inches Airfoil: Semisymmetrical Length: 45.1 inches Weight: 7.1 to 7.3 pounds Recommended power system: 10cc gas; .82-1.0 glow; electric Needed to complete: Radio system with seven servos Construction: Balsa and plywood Covering: UltraCote Price: $224.99

Test Model Details

Radio system: Spektrum DX18 transmitter; Spektrum AR7000 receiver; seven Spektrum A6160 digital servos; 1,600 mAh receiver battery; Y harness and several servo extensions of varying lengths Power system used: Evolution 10GX gas engine; Master Airscrew 12 x 8 three-blade propeller Flying weight: 7.5 pounds Flight duration: 15 to 20 minutes

Pluses

• This sport scale model captures the lines of the full-scale Radial Rocket. • Options are included for glow, gas, or electric power systems. • Includes tank, wheels, and all control hardware. • Prepainted fiberglass cowl and wheel pants exactly match the iron-on covering. • The Evolution 10GX pairs perfectly with the aircraft, offering plenty of power and flight times of more than 15 minutes per/tank. • Stable in high-speed flight and the flaps allow it to slow down for gentle, main-gear landings.

Minuses

• The main gear struts flex with only slight finger pressure. • The Radial Rocket TD’s manual contains most of the steps, but there are several mistakes. • Where the wing’s TE mounts to the fuselage, some relief had to be cut so the wing could be installed or removed after the bottom cover was attached.