Mike Birch Models
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RE: Mike Birch Models
Cheers Alan, i have been looking for a Capricorn kit for several years but with no luck . . . . not even a built model! i was stunned when i came across the International as i had never thought i would get hold of one due to it being manufactured in limited numbers. It has taken a while but i now have one, i am hoping it will not be too long before a Capricorn pops up and i will have that copied as well!
I have been helped quite alot by Paul Bardoe, he is very into his retro models as well.
As with the Bullet and the Chevron, the wings and the tail in the case of the International will be balsa covered.
I have been helped quite alot by Paul Bardoe, he is very into his retro models as well.
As with the Bullet and the Chevron, the wings and the tail in the case of the International will be balsa covered.
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well the silver one l have left is the original smaller Capricorn , depending where you are l could bring it over one day in the future and we could draw basic plans up for it if you like .
Alan
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I am a long old way from Doncaster down here in Somerset, unless you are going to the Nationals. Myself and Paul Bardoe will be there, i will be on his stand while he is off racing. . . . . . would love to see it !!
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Talking to someone who can do the fuselage next week, he is expensive but does a superb job! which is what we all want. I already have someone to produce the wings and tail and the wood parts are easy as they will all be laser cut, as has been said in a previous post the wings and tail will be balsa covered and all manual/instructions set will be scanned so it can be sent with ease. I will be doing this as printing costs are expensive.
When i am close to getting a few done i will post here and build up a list of who wants one.
When i am close to getting a few done i will post here and build up a list of who wants one.
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Sadly we i cannot seem to track down the copyright owner of this model so to produce a few kit parts is now not possible. A shame really as i have had a huge amount of intrest in this plane.
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I am sure the Copyright would have been kept by Mike , I'll get in touch with Pat ( his wife ) and see what l can do
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After striking it likely and finding several Capricorn fuselages and one International fuselage, they have been put to good use. Progress has been slow due to work taking priority, but I am getting there. Pulled another from the mould today, have experimented with lay up and resin choice. Have been lucky to find fuselages produced for the Mick Reeves kits and the ones produced by Mike himself.
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Hi, I had a few Moonglows many years ago and decided to scale it up to 2 metre size
here's a picture of the completed model
10 cells electric and the only difference from the original is a tail dragger U C and electric retracts
here's a picture of the completed model
10 cells electric and the only difference from the original is a tail dragger U C and electric retracts
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Hi, Appreciate this is an old thread, but has anuone any layout drawings, planforms, dimensions ect or even drawn up a plan (partial or full). Be nice to build one in wood oveer the winter.
Andy
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