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.