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I don't think there's a build thread on the Dirdy Birdy, so I'll start one.
This is a Bridi kit from ~2001 based on the newspaper that was stuffed in the box as padding.
I will be using a new NovaRossi C60F with a tuned pipe. Southern Pro Retracts (main gear) set up as a tail dragger. Other details like servos and hardware are TBD.
The box includeds a bunch of balsa blocks, some ribs, sheeting, some sticks and a smatterning of hardware including a nylon motor mount.
The plans are well drawn and I believe one could easily scratch build this plane from the plans.
The instruction manual is more or less a novel with no pictures or illustrations.
It looks like there will be plenty of carving and sanding on the fuse to make that elegant shape. I really enjoy carving and sanding. I find it therapeutic.
Here's some starter photos...sorry about the quality, I took them with my phone.
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Hi: The Dirty Birdi is a GREAT plane, I've built 3 of them all .40 size as trikes. These may well be the best flying models I've ever had, good choice. Here are a couple of pictures of mine. Frank[image][/image]
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Cool.....I have a 40 size in the bones that I will finish one of these day. I built it from scratch as I was building one from a kit for I guy who used to be in our club. I had a DB 40 back in the 80's when I was a kid and couldn't resist the offer to build one again, although his and mine have foam wings since I have a foam cutter.
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Here is a (stock) photo of the engine and pipe. I ordered them from plannethobby.com for $200 as a combo. I hope it lives up to is performance numbers.
High Speed Ball Bearings; Bushed Rod; True ABC Piston Sleeve Design; 8 Intake Ports; Weight 22.5 oz. Power: 2.3 H.P. at 16,500 RPM; 17mm Shaft; 1/4 x 28 Threads; Standard Glow Plug
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Allthegoodnamesaretaken,
YOU DA MAN!!!! I'll be following your thread with keen interest. I'm sure I'll learn quite a few things following your build. That Rossi 60 and pipe should make your plane Ballistic.
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Thanks guys. Right now I'm studying the plans and instructions. Seems pretty straightforward. Right now I've got a 35% on my big building board that's just about framed up, but since I'm single, I might just start the DB on the kitchen table.
Anyone know if the Dave Brown / Southern Pro retracts will hold up to an 8lb bird?
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I joined the fuse halves and lined them up using a straight edge and some angle stock. I glued the doubler in place and weighed it down until it was dry. By the way, I'm using Titebond 2.
After the glue was dry I pinned the fuse halves together and lighly sanded the halves until they were identical.
Now it's time to mark the bulkhead locations on the fuse sides.
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I'll be following your thread with keen interest. I'm sure I'll learn quite a few things following your build. That Rossi 60 and pipe should make your plane Ballistic. 
