DPR 'Rare Bird' glider kit. An attractive, free-flight sailplane that offers an absorbing traditional build, towline launch and exceptional flying characteristics
For those who already have a little model-making experience the Rare Bird offers a quality and immensely satisfying build due in no small part to its crisp laser-cut components, accurate full-size plan and lightweight wood selection. Sporting traditional tissue covering, a hook and line tow system and a banded wings this gentle flyer offers all the challenges and rewards of stick 'n' tissue aeromodelling. It get's better though! Experienced modellers with a trained eye will already have realised the potential for the Rare Bird to be converted to simple single-channel radio control, or even two-channel with a motor pod. The possibilities for this kit are limited only by your imagination and your skill. The Rare Bird, then, a comfortable build for the relative beginner or an exciting challenge for the experienced radio flyer.
Key Features: Outstanding flying characteristics. Offers the full Stick 'n' tissue build experience. Everything included except glue, clear dope and thinners. Accurate laser cut balsa parts help speed assembly. Banded wing and tailplane system. Traditional lightweight tissue covering. Can be converted to radio control.
What's in the box:
1 x Laser cut balsa parts set. 1 x strip wood bundle for spars and longerons. 1 x Sandpaper sheet. 1 x Rare Bird water-slide decal sheet. 1 x Towline and handle. 1 x Towline marker flag. 2 x Tissue paper sheets to cover the airframe. 1 x Full-size plan. 1 x Pre-cut clear acetate for canopy. 1 x Small bag of nose weights. 1 x Translucent acetate sheet to cover the plan. 1 x Comprehensive step-by-step instruction manual.
Needed to complete (not included): Glue (Balsa cement/PVA or cyano)
