{"product_id":"seagull-model-loaded-dice-68-5in-f3a-pattern-arf","title":"Seagull Model Loaded Dice 68.5\" F3A Pattern ARF","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1e293b;\"\u003eSeagull Model Loaded Dice 68.5\" F3A Pattern ARF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLoaded Dice 68.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a modernized evolution of a classic F3A inspired pattern airplane from the golden era of aerobatics. Developed around a proven classic formula, it combines smooth precision handling, excellent wind penetration, and predictable tracking with today's advanced construction methods and modern power system flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to accommodate tuned-pipe glow, gasoline, and contemporary electric power systems, the Loaded Dice preserves the flowing lines and stable geometry that made classic F3A airplanes highly respected, while integrating practical ARF engineering for today's pilots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its competition inspired design philosophy, the airplane remains smooth, forgiving, and highly enjoyable to fly. It delivers stable tracking, smooth energy retention, and accessible handling throughout the flight envelope. The fixed gear configuration maintains the timeless character of the original design, while optional electric retract landing gear compatibility enables a cleaner vintage pattern presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f7ff; border-left: 4px solid #007ace; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e✈️ \u003cstrong\u003eClassic Pattern Performance, Modernized\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Loaded Dice captures the pure, connected feel of golden-era F3A aerobatics — engineered with the precision and flight stamina required by today's pilots. Clean aerodynamics, balanced setup, and predictable handling define the foundation of this design.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for both \u003cstrong\u003eglow tuned-pipe and electric 70E configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable, precise, and confidence-inspiring flight characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent axial roll performance and neutral maneuver response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth energy retention through large aerobatic sequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium balsa and airplane-grade plywood construction\u003c\/strong\u003e with optimized airframe structure for improved balance, rigidity, and precision flight performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-piece plug-in wing system\u003c\/strong\u003e with fast-connect hardware for rapid field assembly and convenient transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirfoil-shaped tail surfaces designed for stable tracking and smooth aerobatic response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge magnetic top hatch for instant equipment access and improved internal airflow management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean fuel system routing with dedicated internal structural layout for tuned-pipe or electric installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory-applied premium heat-shrink covering\u003c\/strong\u003e with high-visibility classic pattern color scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted fiberglass cowling, durable PU rubber wheels, and robust steerable tailwheel assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed Gear\u003c\/strong\u003e: durable piano wire main landing gear with CNC-machined aluminum mounting system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetract Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e: factory-equipped with JP electric retract system for a cleaner in-flight presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with all necessary hardware for both glow and electric configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e68.5 in (1740 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e72.8 in (1850 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWing Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e56.36 sq.dm (873.6 sq.in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlying Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eApprox. 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWing Loading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eApprox. 24–25 oz\/sq.ft (73–76 g\/dm², depending on setup)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlow Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e.65–.95 2-stroke | .91–1.00 4-stroke (tuned pipe optimized)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e70E-class brushless motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e80A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e6S 5000–5500 mAh LiPo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e6–7 channel minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e4–5 total: 2× Aileron | 1× Elevator | 1× Rudder | 1× Throttle (glow, optional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #007ace; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat's In The Box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoaded Dice 68.5\" ARF airframe (fully covered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-piece plug-in wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted fiberglass cowling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined aluminum landing gear mount + piano wire gear \u003cem\u003e(Fixed Gear versions)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJP electric retract system \u003cem\u003e(Retract Ready versions)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePU rubber wheels and steerable tailwheel assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll necessary hardware for glow and electric configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #dc2626; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e⚠️ Engine\/motor, ESC, battery, servos, receiver, and transmitter sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d97706; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0; background: #fffaf0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; color: #d97706;\"\u003e⛽ Complete Your Build — Gas\/Glow Setup\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e.65–.95 glow 2-stroke | .91–1.00 4-stroke (tuned pipe optimized)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServos (4–5 total)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e2× Aileron | 1× Elevator | 1× Rudder | 1× Throttle (optional) — contact us for servo recommendations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetracts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eFixed gear included | JP electric retracts on Retract Ready version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropeller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003ePer engine manufacturer recommendation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #16a34a; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0; background: #f0fdf4;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; color: #16a34a;\"\u003e⚡ Complete Your Build — Electric Setup\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/dualsky-xm5060ea-10-v3-brushless-outrunner-motor\"\u003eDualsky XM5060EA-10 V3 Brushless Outrunner Motor – 490KV 5–6S (2280W)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/dualsky-summit-100-light-brushless-speed-controller\"\u003eDualsky Summit 100 Light ESC – 100A 2–8S Brushless Speed Controller (8A BEC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/6s-4800-lipo-battry-power-unlimited\"\u003ePower Unlimited 4800mAh 6S 30C 25.2V LiPo Battery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #bbf7d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServos (4 total)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e2× Aileron | 1× Elevator | 1× Rudder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecommended: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/kingmax-mini-metal-gear-servo-digital-hv-cls2875h\"\u003eKingMax CLS2875H Mini Servo, Coreless, Metal Gear, Digital HV\u003c\/a\u003e — or — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/frsky-xact-md5301h-high-voltage-coreless-digital-mini-servo-375-oz-in-gator-rc\"\u003eFrSky Xact MD5301H HV Coreless Digital Mini Servo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropeller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003ePer motor manufacturer recommendation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlight Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Loaded Dice is engineered for pilots seeking a refined aerobatic platform with smooth control response, precise tracking, and the smooth, flowing feel of classic pattern flying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable without ever feeling heavy in the air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge-to-edge excellent line tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp, smooth axial roll response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly predictable low-speed handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding wind penetration and crosswind stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutral maneuver behavior with smooth, proportional correction response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision aerobatics and classic pattern-style maneuvers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermediate to advanced pilots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlying in windy or gusty field conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic pattern enthusiasts seeking modern construction and reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Loaded Dice 68.5\" is a classic F3A-inspired pattern airplane reimagined for modern ARF pilots. It delivers the pure, connected feel of golden-era aerobatics, engineered with the precision and flight stamina required by today's pilots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f7ff; border-left: 4px solid #007ace; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gator RC Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs North America's premier distributor for Seagull Model giant-scale airframes, Gator RC provides direct access to the full product line, expert pre-sales support, and US-based inventory. Have questions about power system fit, servo selection, or retract compatibility? 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