'Bird of Time' Laser-cut Rib Set

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

Bird of Time, the quintessential thermal soarer by Dave Thornburg, is the one most glider pilots always wanted to build but never did!

Model Specification:

• Brand:                      RC Modeler 
• Design:                     Dave Thornburg in 1979
• Type:                        RC thermal soarer 2-3 channel
• Wing span:              118”     3m
• Length:                     49"
• Weight Approx:        1700g

The box contains the following 47 laser-cut parts

• 42 Wing ribs cut in hand selected 1.5mm & 3.0mm balsa
• (for clarity, the picture shows ribs/parts for one wing only)
• 4 dihedral braces in 3mm ply.
• Ply root caps in 1.5mm aircraft ply
• Root ribs are left uncut/marked to allow the builder to install their preferred wing joiners.
• Leading edge shape gauges cut in 1.5mm aircraft ply.
• No building plan is included - this is not a full kit.

The plan for this model can be purchased via this direct link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134266929723

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

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.
• Photo 2 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/

We have over 200 quality model rib sets/parts available, please have a browse through all our eBay listings / latest news on Face Book @ Sky High RC

 Quality laser cut rib sets also available for ...

Veron, Aeromodeller, APS, Graupner, Frog, Mercury, Radio-Modeler, Chris Foss, Carl Goldberg, Vic Smeed, KK, RC Powers, Airtronic’s, Flair, Carl Goldberg, Dave Boddington, iGull, Kamco, Hobby Shack, Sailplanes International, RCM&E

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