Phil Baker Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I did my usual - saw on EBay a model I remember from the dim and hazy days of drooling over mags (flying models not the Nuts type!) the "Baby Birdee". Looked a nice project and dirt cheap! Suitable for a leccy job thinks I! Whoops, no plans with it, parts missing etc. Box picture looks nice, kind of jet like! Anyone got a plan, or direct experience? Was there ever a grown up "Birdee"? I seem to remember a "Dirty Birdee" but maybee that was in a Nuts type mag!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rolls Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 PhilThe 1977 Aeromodeller Annual has a small 3 view of the Sureflite Baby Birdy - don't know if this is tha same model. Span approx 36" for a Cox 049/051. It was very much a miniature version of the general trend of USA 'pattern ships' of the day, but was only 2 channel - aileron/elevator. The 3 view doesn't show structural detail, noe does it show the CG position.I'll try an insert an image Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rolls Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Ah well, I tried!Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 The Global Kits Birdie was a old style pattern ship, available in a number of sizes. My favourite model- the Birdie 10 - was sadly lost in the River Mersey a few years ago and was a 48" span version for a .10-.15cu in engine. Mine was electrified with Mega 16/25-4 and 8xCP1300s.My pal has the 1/2A Baby Birdie, which was suitable for an .049 engine and his is fitted out with a Graupner 480 Race, 5x5 Speed prop and flies with 8x700AR NiCd - quick, aerobatic, but with short flight duration.Pictures on this thread.http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4989148&highlight=birdie#post4989148 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Baker Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Thanks for the info leccyflyer. I specially like the one with the canopy moved back behind the wing! I don't suppose you can get hold of a photocopy of the plan? I'd love to finish mine, which is obviously the 1/2A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 PhilI think Kev probably still has the plan. Drop me an email with your email address and I'll see what I can do about getting a scan. I've been looking for a Birdie 10 kit or plan for a few years myself to replace my lost model.Bri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Funny you should mention the Birdie 10 a friend was flying his leccy version at the field last evening, went very well. I am sure he built his from a plan many moons ago, I could ask if he still has the plan if anyone is interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Baker Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Yes please, I would love the plan as I have to finish the Baby Birdie! I can cope with a change of scale if necessary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Baker Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Thanks for the offer Leccyflier, but I can't seem to email you! I'm a bit new to this forum game, but it tells me your details are private. Anyway I'd be very grateful if you could try for the B.B. plan, I'm on [email protected]. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Baker Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Mike,Thanks for trying with the image. I can see from Leccyflier's link that we've got the right model! Your file is a .png file, should it be a .jpg? Not that I'd know a j peg from a clothes peg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rolls Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 PhilI've nw managed to put it in the gallery - album Mike RollsMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Baker Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Mike,Thanks - looks just like the bits i've got so far. I guess that if the B.B is a scaled down version of a well established design, various suppliers would have jumped on the bandwagon! Got to admit it is a mighty handsome plane! Difficult to believe people were flying r/c on engines as small as 049. My biggest engine in the 70's was a K&B Stallion 35 (C/L stunt motor), cost £5, no throttle, no silencer and seemed huge and fearsome. It powered a Mercury Crusader! Now we reckon 40 - 60 is about average. Times change, but do we enjoy the hobby more? (Thought for the day).Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 DannyThat would be fantastic if your pal has the Birdie .10 plan and would be willing to lend it out. PhilI've got your email and will be in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I have spoken to Chris and he is going to have a rummage, he isn't certain he still has it but will look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Ertl Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Hi fellers, I used to fly a bit and was thinking about getting back into it. So I came across this site, and lo and behold, this thread. The last plane I built was a global 'birdie 10' and for a variety of reasons it's been languishing in my cupboard un-flown for at fully 10 years.It's got an OS FP15 in it IIRC and radio gear, although I'd quite like to keep the servos and Rx. If you're interested then I could see if I can dig out the box (with plans) or even the whole airframe. If you'd like to borrow the plans or are interested in the airframe then drop me a line at:tertl AT dslabs DOT comI'd be up for trades as I'd quite like to get into electric flight (need a trainer after this long). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Hi Toni, welcome back, my friends birdie 10 is converted to electric flight and goes very well. If you have access to the plans that would be very helpful to Leccyflyer as he is struggling to find the plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Hi ToniLike Danny said I;ve been looking for Birdie .10 plans for ages. Mine was a bit underpowered with an OS.10FP, so needed careful energy management in the aerobatics, but it was a lovely honest neutral model to fly and the 15FP would be just about perfect for the model. I've dropped you an email.cheersLeccy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Ertl Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 And replied.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Ertl Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Leccy - I see you emailed me again on Saturday - that is my work email addy, hence it was missed.I'm near J10 of the M40 - North Oxfordshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Ah right Toni no probs - it's a bit far away then for an airframe exchange, since I'm in Cheshire. I'd be very interested in borrowing your Birdie .10 plan if that would be possible. cheersBrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Ertl Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 I'll see if I can find the box - I know it's in the storage cupboard under our stairs, but there's 10 years worth of amps, tools, guitars and all sorts of junk in front of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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