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RE: seagull models - 12/31/2005 8:35:53 AM   
guyglo


 

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From: Shanklin, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Hi from the UK,

I have recently bought a Seagull Dual Ace and can honestly say it is an excellent product. I have already added to the twin engine section of rcuniverse and pictures and comments are there. Fitted with cheap TTGP.42 engines it flies great and is very aerobatic. Construction and build is excellent especially for the price. I know it is their latest product and I can't comment on older designs but the whole package ( apart from the box pictures! ) is very good indeed. If you do get one please resist the temptation to over engine it. Mine will prophang on the .42's and she is very quick. She weighs in at 11lbs.

Guy Glover

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RE: seagull models - 3/5/2006 12:22:10 PM   
3d12345


 

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From: 42 a, THAILAND
Status: offline 		You can see many video clip of Seagull models at www.seagullmodels.com .

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RE: seagull models - 4/3/2006 8:59:54 PM   
justmeme


 

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Joined: 5/24/2005
From: doncastersouth yorkshire, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Well having read all the threads ,i agree with the majority,seagull models are good value ,the instructions are not the best but having built the rising star ,zero,jumper25,seafury,edge,spacewalker,and now on to the dual ace,the instructions are not much needed,good value for money

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RE: seagull models - 5/13/2006 1:17:26 PM   
hiddybiddy


 

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Joined: 5/13/2006
From: durham, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		I am a total newcomer and have just bought a seagull sea fury, a plane a friends grandfather flew for real in the Suez conflict. I will let you know how I get on and if anyone lives in Durham area I will be shouting for help I am sure. I hope its better than those who talk about in on the early dates in page 1.

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RE: seagull models - 8/25/2006 12:28:41 AM   
ledsled



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Joined: 9/20/2004
From: Louisville, KY, USA
Status: offline 		hey i was thinking of getting the .60 sized edge 540 from seagul but i am not quite sure what enginr to put on it. i was thining maybe a zenoah 20 CC or os 120. anyone have any suggestions?

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RE: seagull models - 11/3/2006 3:52:41 PM   
Bobet


 

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Joined: 4/2/2005
From: Hartselle, AL, USA
Status: offline 		II bought a Spacewalker 2 from Seagull and was impressed with the model and the price. It flew well till my dumb thumbs crashed it. I thought it was beyond repair but liked it so much I bought another. A member of our club repaired the crashed one, sop now I have two Spacewalker 2's . They are a great ARF and you can't beat the $119 price.
Bob Murray

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RE: seagull models - 12/17/2006 4:19:54 PM   
Tim Taylor


 

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From: Rawlins, WY, USA
Status: offline 		Hi, I'm late on this post but I have to add on to it.

I've built three Seagulls that I can think of. The Razzle, Harrier 90 and the Harrier 40. All three fly as advertised and are quick, easy builds. I lost the Razzle when 1/2 of the elevator stab broke off and had a real hard landing. This was more my fault than the planes but it is repairable. The Harrier 90 could use a larger motor, I'd suggest the ST G2300 or the SK KE130. I sold the Harrier 90 and wish I hadn't. The Harrier 40 is running a Magnum 52. I have a Bling 50cc on order and just can't wait to get it in the air. It will have a BCMA-Engines ZEN-62 Xtreme on it when they come available. Watch for my Bling review when everything arrives.

BCMA Engines http://www.bcmaengines.com/BCMA60xtreme.htm

Bling 3D http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=SEA4050

Tim


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RE: seagull models - 3/22/2007 8:17:26 PM   
copperhead


 

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From: petawawa, ON, CANADA
Status: offline 		Hello from ON, I just built a Seagull Seafury ARF, it built easy, havent flown it yet, will wait and see, also just built a hangar 9 t-34 Mentor, the most difficult and confusing ARF I have built yet, Contrary to the Hangar 9 Corsair that built easy, retract issues aside, I have the SIG Cap 231 EX as well, very nice arf, flies great, but the rated engine seems under powered, I have a ST G2300 on it and it seems sluggish, this plane may be better with a gasser. On another note, the TopFlight Seafury,Which I built, crashed repeatedly, flew great with a bit of overpower, and an increased wingspan,...which I achieved with a foam cutter and some free time...
My point, All Companies have lemons, as well as great builder and fliers...I built a "BlackHorse Piper cub, didnt like it, flew like a dog, I built the Sig Kommander, Not a bad mid wing trainer, but quick to bore...near indestructable...the list goes on...
Mark

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RE: seagull models - 4/30/2007 2:21:13 PM   
ntsmith


 

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Joined: 5/18/2006
From: Bishop's Stortford, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		I'm not reading this and not replying.
All the Seagull kits I have had have been superb. The latest one an EF Extra 300 is absolutley wonderfull piece of kit. You must have really been unlucky.
give them another chance. I like black Horse too, but I found them not as good as Deagull


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RE: seagull models - 5/1/2007 12:12:02 AM   
Tim Taylor


 

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From: Rawlins, WY, USA
Status: offline 		Here's the Seagull Bling. This one had a Zenoah BCMA 62cc gas motor on it. It's got the power to do anything. When building this one you really need to watch the wings. The glue is sparce if at all at the root, ribs and around the tubes. I took the covering off the bottom of these wings and reglued everything. On the Bling discussion of RCU several people have lost wings on maidens due to lack of glue. Other than that it flyes and assembles real well.





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RE: seagull models - 7/24/2007 8:22:21 PM   
Turk1



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From: Istanbul, TURKEY
Status: offline 		I have a Seagull PT19 Fairchild and Im so happy with a SK 50 on it.It has 10-15 flights yet but everykind of torture maneouvers and no problem at all.Very good flight characteristics.I have to change stock fuel tank and landing gear wires.Fuel tank was wrong type and landing gears were too low for my rough field.Good quality.Great for price.

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RE: seagull models - 7/30/2007 3:12:54 AM   
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From: West Point, GA, USA
Status: offline 		are seagull models good quality airplanes im looking at a bling 50 if not does anyone have any recomendations for enexpensive high quality 3d arfs that i could put a zenoah g-62 on

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RE: seagull models - 8/12/2007 1:56:12 AM   
OK2Fly


 

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From: Antioch, TN, USA
Status: offline 		Just thought I's contribute... My Harrier 90's got an Evolution 1.00. Runs good despite what people say. Lotsa power (there could always be more!) This is a high quality ARF. I know that cause I can see through the covering.

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RE: seagull models - 8/16/2007 1:27:32 AM   
p3313r


 

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From: Mansfield, OH, USA
Status: offline 		ive seen some good quality stuff from seagull. like their .60sized extra 300

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RE: seagull models - 9/8/2007 9:46:11 AM