RBC Cessna O-1 Bird Dog Kit

O-1A · Dec 17, 2002, 07:08 AM

Sent a note to RBC asking them to let me know when the 58" Bird Dog would be available. Got a prompt response and they are hoping for two months after they refine a few small issues.
See previous Bird Dog post and pictures from Max. This plane is really nice and I can't wait to get one.

However it will be Army OD, not gray when it's done.

Tim2000 · Dec 18, 2002, 12:28 AM

i love to have one too.
how is the cost? is it hard to build?

thanks

O-1A · Dec 18, 2002, 06:46 AM

I have never built one of the RBC kits but it looks pretty straight forward. Perhaps someone else could give us some insight on this.

Also do not have a cost. I believe their other kits are priced in line with others.

Steve

KOMET 44 · Dec 18, 2002, 11:53 AM

Gentelman,I have just purchase a kit(Ta-183) from Rbc kits.It took one month to come from the netherlands to Connecticut.I also used the western union payment method.That was a little expencive.(i thought).But anyhow the kit came in a outer box and no damage.stefanP

stuart warne · Dec 18, 2002, 01:25 PM

KOMET 44, if you haven't already, could you post some picture's of the TA 183, in the jet forum. I've been looking out for some to get one of these.

I've just recieved one of th last Beaufigthers, the kit is very well packaged, with lot's of quality cut parts, a nice builders kit. I think this may apply the the rest of there scale range. They all feature the same construction (CNC) and all have a reputation for building nice and easily. As to a price for the Bird dog, i carn't see it being anything much over 60-70 pounds (whats that in us $)

max z · Dec 18, 2002, 05:32 PM

Quote:

See previous Bird Dog post and pictures from Max

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...light=bird+dog
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...light=bird+dog

Bruce DeVisser · Dec 21, 2002, 02:22 AM

In our club 2 of us have built/reviewed 3 of their range - AT-6, H-75 Hawk, and the Beaufighter. They all build well, although the methodology used may seem strange at first, but just trust the directions and follow the 3D drawing when in doubt.

One thing I'm sure of - Max Z. knows how to design models that build light and fly very well.

I still have an F4D kit waiting for me in the hangar, and I'm lusting after a Panther.
Bruce

Rudderman98 · Dec 21, 2002, 09:40 PM

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Originally posted by stuart warne
As to a price for the Bird dog, i carn't see it being anything much over 60-70 pounds (whats that in us $)

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95.37 to 111.27 U.S. I wonder what the shipping to Seattle Washington would be on top of that? Wouldn't be to bad for this kit at that price range.
Perry

max z · Dec 22, 2002, 05:30 AM

So many kind words

. Let me make it clear though that only part of the RBC kits range are my designs, Rob did a sterling job on the other ones.

Max.

Thomas B · Dec 22, 2002, 01:55 PM

EAM here in North Texas shows the RBC TA-183 in stock for $119. IIRC, Dave is the RBC distributor for the US, so I would bet he will be stocking the Birddog as well. He seems to do a pretty good job of keeping the RBC stuff in stock, given the supply and shipping issues inherent in ordering from overseas.

Why not order through him?

http://www.eam.net

O-1A · Dec 22, 2002, 05:46 PM

Guys,
Thanks for the info. I have been really busy the past several years restoring the O-1 and a RAF L-4E(J-4) that I have not been able to build and fly RC. I am looking forward to getting started again and am amazed at the progress in the electric systems. I have been out for about six years and the hobby has moved at warp speed.

Steve

fumblethumbs · Jan 15, 2003, 10:16 AM

Bump

Anything new? Available yet? Date? -thumbs

LJH · Jan 15, 2003, 10:33 AM

Put me down for the Platus Turbo.........I want one

Cheers,
Jim Hahn

Dec 17, 2002, 07:08 AM	#1
O-1A Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Panama City, Fl. Posts: 9	RBC Cessna O-1 Bird Dog Kit Sent a note to RBC asking them to let me know when the 58" Bird Dog would be available. Got a prompt response and they are hoping for two months after they refine a few small issues. See previous Bird Dog post and pictures from Max. This plane is really nice and I can't wait to get one. However it will be Army OD, not gray when it's done.

Dec 18, 2002, 06:46 AM	#3
O-1A Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Panama City, Fl. Posts: 9	Cost and Difficulty I have never built one of the RBC kits but it looks pretty straight forward. Perhaps someone else could give us some insight on this. Also do not have a cost. I believe their other kits are priced in line with others. Steve

Dec 21, 2002, 02:22 AM	#7
Bruce DeVisser E-Scale & Sailplane Guy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Jose, Ca USA Posts: 180	RBC Kits - building and Flying In our club 2 of us have built/reviewed 3 of their range - AT-6, H-75 Hawk, and the Beaufighter. They all build well, although the methodology used may seem strange at first, but just trust the directions and follow the 3D drawing when in doubt. One thing I'm sure of - Max Z. knows how to design models that build light and fly very well. I still have an F4D kit waiting for me in the hangar, and I'm lusting after a Panther. Bruce

Dec 22, 2002, 01:55 PM	#10
Thomas B Electric Coolhunter Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Fort Worth, TX, USA Posts: 8,775	EAM here in North Texas shows the RBC TA-183 in stock for $119. IIRC, Dave is the RBC distributor for the US, so I would bet he will be stocking the Birddog as well. He seems to do a pretty good job of keeping the RBC stuff in stock, given the supply and shipping issues inherent in ordering from overseas. Why not order through him? http://www.eam.net Last edited by Thomas B; Dec 23, 2002 at 10:45 PM.

Dec 22, 2002, 05:46 PM	#11
O-1A Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Panama City, Fl. Posts: 9	Thanks Guys, Thanks for the info. I have been really busy the past several years restoring the O-1 and a RAF L-4E(J-4) that I have not been able to build and fly RC. I am looking forward to getting started again and am amazed at the progress in the electric systems. I have been out for about six years and the hobby has moved at warp speed. Steve Attached Thumbnails 43.9 KB · Views: 346

Dec 18, 2002, 12:28 AM	#2
Tim2000 Guest Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: California Posts: 859	i love to have one too. how is the cost? is it hard to build? thanks

Dec 18, 2002, 11:53 AM	#4
KOMET 44 D.G.B. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southington, Connecticut, United States Posts: 2,368	Gentelman,I have just purchase a kit(Ta-183) from Rbc kits.It took one month to come from the netherlands to Connecticut.I also used the western union payment method.That was a little expencive.(i thought).But anyhow the kit came in a outer box and no damage.stefanP

Dec 18, 2002, 01:25 PM	#5
stuart warne buy a lot, fly a little! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fens + London, England Posts: 3,416	KOMET 44, if you haven't already, could you post some picture's of the TA 183, in the jet forum. I've been looking out for some to get one of these. I've just recieved one of th last Beaufigthers, the kit is very well packaged, with lot's of quality cut parts, a nice builders kit. I think this may apply the the rest of there scale range. They all feature the same construction (CNC) and all have a reputation for building nice and easily. As to a price for the Bird dog, i carn't see it being anything much over 60-70 pounds (whats that in us $)

Dec 22, 2002, 05:30 AM	#9
max z Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Gouda, The Netherlands Posts: 1,107	So many kind words . Let me make it clear though that only part of the RBC kits range are my designs, Rob did a sterling job on the other ones. Max.

Jan 15, 2003, 10:16 AM	#12
fumblethumbs Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,155	Bump Anything new? Available yet? Date? -thumbs

Jan 15, 2003, 10:33 AM	#13
LJH Moths do not fly inverted Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Greenwich CT. Posts: 3,974	Put me down for the Platus Turbo.........I want one Cheers, Jim Hahn