VQ SBD-5 Dauntless ARF (EP/GP)

The Douglas SBD Dauntless was a World War II American naval scout plane and dive bomber that was manufactured by Douglas Aircraft from 1940 through 1944. The SBD ("Scout Bomber Douglas") was the lt U.S. Navy's main carrier-borne scout plane and dive bomber from mid-1940 through mid-1944. The SBD was also flown by the U.S. Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. The SBD is best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. During its combat service, the SBD was an excellent naval scout plane and dive bomber. It possessed long range, good handling characteristics, maneuverability, potent bomb load capacity, great diving characteristics, defensive armament and ruggedness.

Now , VQ Introduce the SBD Dauntless 30 size EP-GP as a super scale series . This Dauntless come with scale flap, 2 x painted pilots, machine gun, antena. Also we have supply in the kit some scale detail make by ply wood sothat you can make your SBD look like a real one. With the big battery hatch, you can use both Electric motor or Petrol engine .

Option with Electric retracts (E-retracts - VQARE22S) and struts. It make this SBD become one of the best Balsa scale warbird 30cc size on the market.
Features

All Balsa and Light-Ply construction
Fully covered with weathered detailing
Fibreglass cowling
Pre-installed painted pilot
Control surfaces pre-hinged and installed
Three-piece wing with Aluminium wing joiner
Scale Flaps
Fixed undercarriage (Electric retracts sold separately - VQARE22S)

Includes

Assembly instructions with stage-by-stage photos - [ Download ]
Tail wheel assembly
Fibreglass cowling
2 x Fibreglass painted pilot
2 x Scale plastic machine gun
Wheels and wheels cover
Scale detail by Plywood - Plastic bomb
Engine mounts
Fuel tank
Aluminium wing joiner
Decals and all hardware

Required Hardware (Not Supplied)

Transmitter, Motor, Propeller, Servos, Battery, Extension Leads, Glue, Tools and Silicone Fuel Line (For GP).

Recommended Hardware (Not Supplied)


Motor - DLE-30 2-Stroke Petrol Engine
Electric Motor & ESC - Dualsky GA3000.7 V2 270KV 585g 3000W X-Motor | XC13036HV V2 Brushless ESC
Servos - TBC

Wingspan: 81.1in (2060mm)
Fuselage Length: 57.0in (1450mm)
Weight (Ready to fly): 7 - 7.5kg
Engine: 26cc - 30cc (2-Stroke) - Not Included
Radio: Minimum 8-Channels with 11 (10 servos for electric) servos - Not Included
Electric Motor: Dualsky GA3000.7 V2 270KV 585g 3000W X-Motor - Not Included
Charger for Flight Battery - Not Included