Seagull Models Gilmore Red Lion Racer 74" 35cc ARF
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Seagull Models Gilmore Red Lion Racer 74" 35cc ARF
Bring the spirit of 1930s air racing to your flight line with the Seagull Models Gilmore Red Lion Racer. This 74" (1,880 mm) ARF combines a distinctive Red Lion racing scheme with a factory-finished balsa-and-plywood airframe, genuine Oracover covering and a detailed cockpit. Designed for experienced pilots, it accommodates 35cc gasoline power, a suitable glow engine or an electric equivalent.
✈️ A classic from the golden age of air racing. Inspired by Roscoe Turner's Gilmore-sponsored Wedell-Williams Model 44, this racer brings the red finish, Gilmore Oil Company markings and race number 121 of a memorable American racing aircraft to your hangar.
Key Features
- Factory-finished, laser-cut balsa-and-plywood construction covered in genuine Oracover.
- Accurate scale outline with profiled fin and stabilizer.
- Factory-painted fiberglass cowl with dummy radial engine detail.
- Detailed cockpit with lightweight pilot figure.
- Large top hatch for radio access and electric flight-battery changes.
- Two-piece plug-in wing for easier transportation and storage.
- Hardware package includes an engine mount and fuel tank.
- Electric conversion kit with adjustable motor stand-off included.
- Designed for experienced RC pilots.
Technical Specifications
| Model | Seagull Models Gilmore Red Lion Racer ARF (SEA323) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 74" (1,880 mm) |
| Length | 60.9" (1,548 mm) |
| Wing Area | 945.5 sq. in. (61 sq. dm, approximately) |
| Approximate Flying Weight | 15.5 lb (7 kg) |
| Construction / Covering | Laser-cut balsa and plywood / genuine Oracover |
| Power Requirement | 35cc-40cc gasoline engine, suitable glow engine or electric equivalent |
| Servos Required | 6 high-powered servos for combustion power; 5 for electric. Channel-by-channel allocation: confirm in the model manual. Recommended for both setups: KingMax KM5325MDHV Standard-Size Brushless HV Servo with Soft Start |
| Radio Equipment | Receiver and batteries required, sold separately |
| Pilot Experience | Experienced pilots |
What's In The Box
- Factory-finished balsa-and-plywood airframe covered in genuine Oracover.
- Two-piece plug-in wing.
- Factory-painted fiberglass cowl, spats and undercarriage fairings.
- Dummy radial engine detail and lightweight pilot figure.
- Hardware package including engine mount and fuel tank.
- Electric conversion kit with adjustable motor stand-off.
- Large decal sheet with Red Lion racing-scheme trim.
- Illustrated step-by-step instruction manual.
Sold separately: Engine or electric power system, high-powered servos, receiver, batteries, and other required completion equipment. Basic tools and glues are also required.
⛽ Complete Your Build — Gas/Glow Setup
| Engine |
Recommended: Stinger 35cc Rear-Exhaust Gas Engine or Stinger 35cc Side-Exhaust Gas Engine or Stinger 40cc Twin Gas Engine |
| Servos | 6 high-powered servos total Recommended: KingMax KM5325MDHV Standard-Size Brushless HV Servo with Soft Start |
⚠️ Engine, servos, radio equipment and batteries sold separately.
⚡ Complete Your Build — Electric Setup
| Motor | SunnySky X Series V3 X7015 Brushless Motor, 30cc-KV270 |
| ESC | Recommended: Spektrum Avian 120-Amp Brushless Smart ESC, 6S–12S (SPMXAE1120HV) |
| Battery | Recommended: Power Unlimited 4800mAh 6S LiPo Battery |
| Servos | 5 high-powered servos total Recommended: KingMax KM5325MDHV Standard-Size Brushless HV Servo with Soft Start |
⚠️ Motor, ESC, batteries, servos and radio equipment sold separately.
Historical Context
The Wedell-Williams Model 44 was one of the notable American racing aircraft of the early 1930s. Roscoe Turner's Gilmore Special appeared at the 1932 races in red Gilmore Oil Company colors with race number 121. Turner placed third in the Bendix and Shell Dash races that year, then returned in 1933 with a re-powered Model 44 to win both. His racing successes helped secure the aircraft's place among the classics of the golden age of aviation.
The Gator-RC Advantage
Build your Gilmore Red Lion with Gator RC. Use the model manual alongside the specifications above to plan your gas or electric installation, and choose your completion equipment around the power system you intend to fly.
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