Mike Birch's Capricorn

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stuart mackay
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Mike Birch's Capricorn

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Had a bit of a lucky find and managed to acquire THE ex Mike Birch Capricorn that featured as a cover model in a 1974 Radio Modeller Magazine.
It has the original HP61 fitted and runs like a dream, I have replaced the servos with modern types and am using a Lemon Rx 7 channel receiver with a satellite guided initially by my Kraft Signature Series but the intention is to switch over to a Mike K built Skyleader SLX as used by Mike in period.
It has a lovely patina and flies superbly!

It should be at Ponty this year but for those who cant make it, here are some photos:
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