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DPR Rare Bird (Rubber Powered)
DPR Rare Bird (Rubber Powered)
DPR Rare Bird (Rubber Powered)
DPR Rare Bird (Rubber Powered)

DPR Rare Bird (Rubber Powered)

Brand: DPR

Part No: DPR1007

28.60 RRP €33.06

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The DPR Rare Bird (Rubber Powered) is a traditional stick ’n’ tissue aeroplane kit that rewards careful builders with a gentle, satisfying flyer. Supplied by DPR as part number DPR1007, it combines crisp laser-cut balsa, an accurate full-size plan and lightweight wood selection for an enjoyable, precise build.

Designed for towline launch and classic tissue covering, the Rare Bird features a banded wing and tailplane system and outstanding flying characteristics. Experienced modellers may choose to convert it to simple single-channel radio control, or even two-channel with a motor pod.

Key Features

  • Outstanding flying characteristics.
  • Offers the full stick ’n’ tissue build experience.
  • Accurate laser-cut balsa parts and full-size plan help speed assembly.
  • Hook-and-line tow system with banded wing and tailplane.
  • Traditional lightweight tissue covering.
  • Everything included except glue, clear dope and thinners.
  • Can be converted to radio control.

Specification

  • Wingspan: 900 mm
  • Length: 685 mm
  • Power source: Towline
  • Construction: Balsa & tissue
  • Shipping weight: 0.38 kg

What’s In The Box

  • 1x Laser cut balsa parts set
  • 1x Strip wood bundle for spars and longerons
  • 1x Sandpaper sheet
  • 1x Rare Bird water-slide decal sheet
  • 1x Towline and handle
  • 1x Towline marker flag
  • 2x Tissue paper sheets to cover the airframe
  • 1x Full-size plan
  • 1x Pre-cut clear acetate for canopy
  • 1x Small bag of nose weights
  • 1x Translucent acetate sheet to cover the plan
  • 1x Comprehensive step-by-step instruction manual

Needed to Complete

  • Glue (balsa cement, PVA or cyano), clear dope and thinners

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 gets 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.

Specification:

Wingspan (mm): 900
Length (mm): 685
Power source: Towline
Construction: Balsa & tissue

DPR Rare Bird (Rubber Powered) Tech Specs:

DPR Rare Bird (Rubber Powered) Key Features:

  • 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 gets 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.

    Specification:

    Wingspan (mm): 900
    Length (mm): 685
    Power source: Towline
    Construction: Balsa & tissue
  • 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:

  • 1x Laser cut balsa parts set.
  • 1x Strip wood bundle for spars and longerons.
  • 1x Sandpaper sheet.
  • 1x Rare Bird water-slide decal sheet.
  • 1x Towline and handle.
  • 1x Towline marker flag.
  • 2x Tissue paper sheets to cover the airframe.
  • 1x Full-size plan.
  • 1x Pre-cut clear acetate for canopy.
  • 1x Small bag of nose weights.
  • 1x Translucent acetate sheet to cover the plan.
  • 1x Comprehensive step-by-step instruction manual.

Needed to Complete:

  • Glue (balsa cement, PVA or cyano), clear dope and thinners.

DPR Rare Bird (Rubber Powered) Tech Specs:

  • Shipping Weight: 0.38kg / 0.83lbs


      Key Info:
      • Brand: DPR
      • Part No: DPR1007
      • Barcode: 5016393000119
      • Flying Style: Chuck Gliders
      • Assembly Level: Kit (Unassembled)
      • Power: Rubber Band
      Standard Shipping

      £3.95 to most of the UK

      Express Shipping

      £6.95 to most of the UK

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