Authentic 1/4 scale racing classic for electric or gas |  |
 84-1/4" wingspan, 69-1/2" long, 1254 sq. in. wing area, 21lbs. flying weight.
This is a plane from a time in history where individuals were the catalyst for change in the aviation world. It wasn't big corporations it was single guys that thought they could make planes go faster. Paramount among these innovators was Jimmy Wedell, a one time barnstormer and cross border rumrunner that had a genius for aircraft design. After he met Harry Williams and secured his financial backing, Wedell-Williams Air Service was born. From that came the most successful air racers of the 1930s a time when these privately owned aircraft were faster than anything that was being flown by the military. The Gilmore Red Lion (Race #121) was a Wedell-Williams Model 44, one of 3 model 44s that were raced. Flown by the flamboyant Roscoe Turner, the Gilmore Red Lion was arguably the best looking of the model 44s and was winner of the Thompson Trophy Race of 1934.
The Pilot-1 Gilmore Red Lion is a true to scale rendition of this famous 30s racer. The outlines are correct with only a minor increase in vertical tail area. The wing is the correct shape and in the right location requiring a notch in the lower part of the massive cowl. The wing profile is not scale, we wanted an airplane that had the great look of a 30s racer but exhibited the flight character of a good sport plane, and that is exactly what we have.
The airplane assembles quickly due to the large amount of pre-assembly done at the factory. The fiberglass fuselage is a beautifully hand laid with the authentic race graphics pre-installed and clear-coated. The stringers of the rear part of the fuselage are mimicked in the fiberglass. The landing gear are tough aluminum legs covered by the beautiful fiberglass wheel pants and legs complete with the rampant lion logo. The engine cowl is another work of art, completely pre-finished and the mounting ring pre-installed for a perfect fit with no fasteners exposed. The wings and stabilizer and rudder are the only built up and covered parts, all are covered in Oracover with the race correct graphics applied. The model includes all the flying wires and while they look complex they are not difficult to install and they add a real touch of realism to the airplane.
The model is suitable for gas engine or electric power, of course we built ours with a big AXI 53 Series motor, the motor mount for this power option is included in the kit. Access to the batteries or fuel tank is through the hatch in the top of the fuselage; the space in the interior of the airplane is huge making it easy to work on. The airplane balances with the electric motor and 12S battery pack without the addition of any ballast and the performance is astounding.
Rock solid handling without any vices; the airplane is equally at home on a runway or off of grass. As a great handling sport rc plane it will perform just about any normal aerobatic maneuver and is particularly at home in knife-edge flight. The airplane has a very benign stall and can be landed either in the 3-point stance or wheel landed.
Designed for standard sized hi torque servos such as Hitec HS-635s. You will need 5 for the electric version, one more for the throttle in a gas version. The elevators use independent servos for each half, the rudder is pull-pull and also drives the tail wheel steering.
Pilot-1 1/4 Scale Gilmore Red Lion Control Throws and CG Info in the support tab above.
This airplane turns heads when it is just sitting on the flight line, but it really comes into it's own when the wheels leave the ground, something you will want to do often.
* Notice: The two HUGE boxes that this product comes in makes it an Oversize Shipment that has to be delivered by Truck Freight. The additional shipping charge is $250.00. This product is NOT available for shipment outside of the United States and Canada.
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Wedell-Williams Model 44 Race Number 121 "Gilmore Red Lion"
Introduction and History The plane known as the Gilmore Red Lion is a Wedell-Williams Model 44, designed by Jimmy Wedell and flown by the flamboyant Roscoe Turner for his sponsor the Gilmore Oil Co. At the peak of the National Air Races in the 1930's the Wedell Model 44's were unequalled. The Granville Brothers Gee Bee is probably more famous and well known today, but in the Thompson and Bendix races the Wedell was more successful overall. In 1932 Roscoe Turner placed 3rd in both the Thompson and Bendix races. In 1933 1st and 2nd in the Thompson were Wedell Model 44's (#92 and #44) Roscoe in #121 was disqualified in this race for cutting a pylon. He did however win the Bendix race from NY to LA with a time of 11 hours 30 minutes beating Jimmy Wedell's #44 by 28 minutes. 1934 was Roscoe Turner's year for the Thompson, winning 1st place with a speed of 248.129 mph a remarkable speed for the 1930's. The Wedell Model 44's were active throughout the 30's but were never again in the top 3.
Specifications for the Full Scale Wedell-Williams Model 44
- Gross Weight: 3892 lb
- Empty Weight: 2492 lb
- Span: 26 ft 2 in
- Length (overall): 21 ft 3 in
- Max Speed:304.98 mph
- Price: $50,000
- Year of Introduction: 1932
- Production: 4
- NR54Y: - Crashed in Testing
- NR536V: - #92
- NR61Y:- #121, #57, #2
- NR278V: - #44, #91
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Technical Specifications: | Length: | 69-1/2" | | Wingspan: | 84-1/4" | | Flying Weight: | 21 lbs. | | Wing Area: | 1254 sq. in. |
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First to say I was very much impressed at the level of detail, quality and workmanship this model presented with. I received it as a Christmas present from my wife this past Dec. The box was double cardboard and all components were very carefully wrapped . Quality of the hardware was excellent and the color illustrated instructions were quite complete and easy to follow. A few issues arose that needed special attention. The first was that the cowl is HUGE but the screws intended to secure it to the fuse are tiny and were replaced with larger ones. The second was that the the push/pull rods for the elevators were a bit to short to allow enough thread for the control arm linkages to feel secure. This was remedied by cutting the rods and extending them within an epoxied Carbon fiber outer tube. Other than these two items the assembly was uneventful and straight forward. I used all the recommended items for electric power set up.The maiden flight was easy and uneventful. The CG was dead on with the 12 cell set up and AXi motor. Surface deflection were appropriate with just some left aileron and down elevator dialed in to trim to level flight. The plane was well mannered with no bad habits and gentle stall characteristics. Landings can be surprisingly slow, but there can be a tendency to bounce if the rate of decent increases too much. The landing gear is sturdy and close together so no sharp turn on the ground or you will scrape a wing. I would also recommend filling the dead space between the struts and wheel pants with expanding foam. It makes for a much firmer and stiffer assembly. All in all, it is a fantastic flying aircraft that is a real attention getter at the field. With a hanger of over 30 planes to fly, the Gilmore is by far my favorite.
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Here's Everything you'll need:
Radio
1 - SPM7800 DX7s 7 Ch w/ AR8000 NO SX's MD2
5 - HTS0645M Hitec HS-645MG High Torque Servo
2 - HT0605 24" HD servo extension
Motor
1 - PM534516HD AXI 5345/16 HD Gold Line
Motor Controller
1 - ERCE120P eRC 120A HV Brushless Programmable Opto ESC
Battery
2 - VNR15048 5000mAh 6S 50C 22.2v LiPo
BEC
1 - ERCBEC6 eRC 6 Amp BEC
1 - YTB21002 2 Cell 7.4V 2100mAh Pack
Prop
1 - SPMB1500NM 1500mAh 4.8V NiMH Receiver Pack
Charger
1 - HRC44164 X2 Ultima 2-Channel DC Charger
Pilot-1 1/4 Scale Gilmore Red Lion
Control Throws and CG
Ailerons |
Low Rates |
High Rates |
UP |
1-1/8 in. (30mm) |
1-1/2 in. (40mm) |
DOWN |
0-1/2" (12mm) |
1-0" (25mm) |
EXPO |
25% |
25% |
(measured at the inboard trailing edge of the aileron)
Elevator |
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UP |
0-3/4 in.(20mm) |
1-1/8 in. (30mm) |
DOWN |
0-3/4 in. (20mm) |
1-1/8 in. (30mm) |
EXPO |
25% |
25% |
(measured at the trailing edge)
Rudder |
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UP |
2-0 in. (50mm) |
3-0 in. (75mm) |
DOWN |
2-0 in. (50mm) |
3-0 in. (75mm) |
EXPO |
30% |
35% |
(measured at the aft edge of rudder)
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