Mercury 'Matador' - Vintage Cabin FF/RC Model ~ Laser-cut Balsa Rib Set

Model aircraft

£28.00

Mercury 'Matador' Laser Cut Rib Sets

Note: This is not a complete kit. A plan is not included, and additional materials are required to complete the model.

The Matador was designed primarily as a free-flight cabin model which is ideally suited for Radio Control. This does not mean that it is not equally suited for normal free flight. With a rugged simple construction, it's ideal for beginners & experts alike.

Model specification

  • Brand:                 Mercury Models 1954

  • Type:                   FF/RC sports low wing model - 3 channel

  • Wing Span:        47"

  • Wing area:         440 sq in

  • weight:               FF 15-18oz & ca 30 oz for electric/RC

  • Engine:               1.5cc Diesel/Electric 

The box contains the following 40 quality laser-cut parts

  • 22 Wing Ribs laser-cut in hand-selected 1.5mm balsa

  • 10 Tail Ribs laser-cut in hand-selected 1.5mm balsa

  • 8 Miscellaneous Fuselage/Wing Parts

  • No plan included. This is not a complete kit.

The plan for this model can be purchased via this link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134647627937

Check out our eBay shop to view all model categories at: www.ebay.co.uk/str/skyhighrc

Price includes FREE P&P (UK only / not signed for).

Please read the rest of the description below carefully as this is not a complete kit.

  • The box contains laser-cut ribs/parts only.

  • This is not a complete model kit.

  • Additional materials will be required to complete the model.

  • All photos are for illustration purposes only.

  • For clarity, picture shows ribs for one wing only.

  • The photo of laser-cut parts (blue background) shows exactly what you will receive in the box. 

  • Building plans are not included

  • Plans can be obtained from https://model-plans.co.uk/