Model arrived in perfect condition. The instructions are OK at best, the pictures don't really help. I used the instructions as a guide and also made a few changes, that worked out better for the model. Firstly there was no foam glue included (not available for some countries) I used 5 minute epoxy, CA and hotglue. The wing halves when joined are very flat, I angled one of the joins a couple of degrees to give the wing some dihedral when both halves were glued (5min epoxy). I left off the 2 leading edge triangle parts (part B3) I assembled the fuselage structure and glued the 2 fuselage halves and part C3 on as per the instructions. *IMPORTANT* Before gluing parts C2 and C1 to the fuselage, get your motor, motor mount, firewall and prop fitted together and test fit where it will sit on the fuselage. The recommended place in the instructions was too far back for my motor, and the prop was in contact with the birds beak. I simply put the firewall mount in the position best to give the prop clearance and then worked back from there. I strengthened the firewall by adding triangle shaped ply to the back of the firewall and gluing it to the fuselage, all done with epoxy. Once you have the motor glued and are happy with its location, then go ahead and glue C1 & C2 into position, my C2 part needed trimming slightly to fit. Glue the V-tail as per the instructions, but measure and cut the triangle wood before gluing. my V-Tail is set at 115 degrees (Perfect!) Throw away the included plastic clevis', and Z bend the wire instead. I used the included control horns, and used the second hole closest to the control surface. My control rods cross, connecting to the servo. Running them straight caused to much strain and pressure, and the rods naturally want to cross anyway. My RX sits towards the tail, ESC and battery are forward of the servos. DO NOT use the instructions C of G location (70mm) My C of G is 30mm, and with a 1500mah 3S pack it balances perfectly. There is plenty of room in the battery area to allow for different sized packs to be used. Flight report - Awesome! Gentle toss and away it goes, only thing I need to change was the right thrust angle (I just need to remove some washers) and it's perfect. It flies smooth and slow. Only thing I would caution is other birds in the area. I managed to attract 6 Magpies, 4 crows & 4 pigeons at the same time! :) Remember - Test fit and strengthen the firewall, Z bends instead of the supplied plastic clevis', C of G at 30mm! Caution other birds :) My setup - Rockstar BR2212 1400KV motor, stock prop, 30A ESC, 1500Mah 3S battery, 2 metal gear servos, RX.

Model arrived in perfect condition. The instructions are OK at best, the pictures don't really help. I used the instructions as a guide and also made a few changes, that worked out better for the model. Firstly there was no foam glue included (not available for some countries) I used 5 minute epoxy, CA and hotglue. The wing halves when joined are very flat, I angled one of the joins a couple of degrees to give the wing some dihedral when both halves were glued (5min epoxy). I left off the 2 leading edge triangle parts (part B3) I assembled the fuselage structure and glued the 2 fuselage halves and part C3 on as per the instructions. *IMPORTANT* Before gluing parts C2 and C1 to the fuselage, get your motor, motor mount, firewall and prop fitted together and test fit where it will sit on the fuselage. The recommended place in the instructions was too far back for my motor, and the prop was in contact with the birds beak. I simply put the firewall mount in the position best to give the prop clearance and then worked back from there. I strengthened the firewall by adding triangle shaped ply to the back of the firewall and gluing it to the fuselage, all done with epoxy. Once you have the motor glued and are happy with its location, then go ahead and glue C1 & C2 into position, my C2 part needed trimming slightly to fit. Glue the V-tail as per the instructions, but measure and cut the triangle wood before gluing. my V-Tail is set at 115 degrees (Perfect!) Throw away the included plastic clevis', and Z bend the wire instead. I used the included control horns, and used the second hole closest to the control surface. My control rods cross, connecting to the servo. Running them straight caused to much strain and pressure, and the rods naturally want to cross anyway. My RX sits towards the tail, ESC and battery are forward of the servos. DO NOT use the instructions C of G location (70mm) My C of G is 30mm, and with a 1500mah 3S pack it balances perfectly. There is plenty of room in the battery area to allow for different sized packs to be used. Flight report - Awesome! Gentle toss and away it goes, only thing I need to change was the right thrust angle (I just need to remove some washers) and it's perfect. It flies smooth and slow. Only thing I would caution is other birds in the area. I managed to attract 6 Magpies, 4 crows & 4 pigeons at the same time! :) Remember - Test fit and strengthen the firewall, Z bends instead of the supplied plastic clevis', C of G at 30mm! Caution other birds :) My setup - Rockstar BR2212 1400KV motor, stock prop, 30A ESC, 1500Mah 3S battery, 2 metal gear servos, RX.

Model arrived in perfect condition. The instructions are OK at best, the pictures don't really help. I used the instructions as a guide and also made a few changes, that worked out better for the model. Firstly there was no foam glue included (not available for some countries) I used 5 minute epoxy, CA and hotglue. The wing halves when joined are very flat, I angled one of the joins a couple of degrees to give the wing some dihedral when both halves were glued (5min epoxy). I left off the 2 leading edge triangle parts (part B3) I assembled the fuselage structure and glued the 2 fuselage halves and part C3 on as per the instructions. *IMPORTANT* Before gluing parts C2 and C1 to the fuselage, get your motor, motor mount, firewall and prop fitted together and test fit where it will sit on the fuselage. The recommended place in the instructions was too far back for my motor, and the prop was in contact with the birds beak. I simply put the firewall mount in the position best to give the prop clearance and then worked back from there. I strengthened the firewall by adding triangle shaped ply to the back of the firewall and gluing it to the fuselage, all done with epoxy. Once you have the motor glued and are happy with its location, then go ahead and glue C1 & C2 into position, my C2 part needed trimming slightly to fit. Glue the V-tail as per the instructions, but measure and cut the triangle wood before gluing. my V-Tail is set at 115 degrees (Perfect!) Throw away the included plastic clevis', and Z bend the wire instead. I used the included control horns, and used the second hole closest to the control surface. My control rods cross, connecting to the servo. Running them straight caused to much strain and pressure, and the rods naturally want to cross anyway. My RX sits towards the tail, ESC and battery are forward of the servos. DO NOT use the instructions C of G location (70mm) My C of G is 30mm, and with a 1500mah 3S pack it balances perfectly. There is plenty of room in the battery area to allow for different sized packs to be used. Flight report - Awesome! Gentle toss and away it goes, only thing I need to change was the right thrust angle (I just need to remove some washers) and it's perfect. It flies smooth and slow. Only thing I would caution is other birds in the area. I managed to attract 6 Magpies, 4 crows & 4 pigeons at the same time! :) Remember - Test fit and strengthen the firewall, Z bends instead of the supplied plastic clevis', C of G at 30mm! Caution other birds :) My setup - Rockstar BR2212 1400KV motor, stock prop, 30A ESC, 1500Mah 3S battery, 2 metal gear servos, RX.

I had my doubts about this bird. I thought it might be too pitch sensitive since it is so short, but I was wrong. This thing flies really well and loves to circle just like the real ones do. It also look great in the air. What surprised me is it will thermal as well as some gliders that I have had. Considering the price this is a great way to have some fun and thrill a crowd that happens to look up and see it swoop by. Get yourself one. TIM

I had my doubts about this bird. I thought it might be too pitch sensitive since it is so short, but I was wrong. This thing flies really well and loves to circle just like the real ones do. It also look great in the air. What surprised me is it will thermal as well as some gliders that I have had. Considering the price this is a great way to have some fun and thrill a crowd that happens to look up and see it swoop by. Get yourself one. TIM

I had my doubts about this bird. I thought it might be too pitch sensitive since it is so short, but I was wrong. This thing flies really well and loves to circle just like the real ones do. It also look great in the air. What surprised me is it will thermal as well as some gliders that I have had. Considering the price this is a great way to have some fun and thrill a crowd that happens to look up and see it swoop by. Get yourself one. TIM