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The Percival Mew Gull is a 1/24 scale, SAM qualified, flying model that uses the Box and Former method of construction. Alex Henshaw's Percival Mew Gull won the 1938 King's Cup Air Race at an average speed of 236.25 mph over a triangular course of 1012.14 miles - the fastest ever recorded by a British aircraft. In February, 1939, Henshaw also flew a Mew Gull from England to South Africa & back in just 4 days, 10 hours & 15 minutes, smashing the previous record. These records still stand today.
This free flight rubber powered kit contains a full-size plan, building instructions, printed balsa wood, balsa stripwood, rubber motor, propeller, nose package, clear plastic for the windshield, wheels, landing gear, and Easy Built Lite colored tissue. You will need a building board, pins, hobby knife, sandpaper, and glue.
Wingspan: 12"
Class: Stand-off scale
Building Skill / Flying Skill: Experienced / Experienced
PVHC Price: $9.77
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