Anone use a Paragon Bluebird?

[Kaz]

Hi all
I am thinking of buying a kiln in Oz as I am off for a month again in the Autumn and have been looking at these
http://www.affordableinspiration.com.au/kilns/paragon-kiln/bluebird.html
Does anyone have one of these and can give an opinion. Pricewise they seem similar to SC2/3 and cheaper than the Maxine I have here.
Also, can it be used for other things than just bead annealing?
My other option is to pack my beadcube and take it with me but I am not sure about that.
Thanks for your help
Kazx

[Zeldazog]

Doesn't go hot enough for anything other than bead annealing as far as I can see Kaz, 648 deg C

Edited to add:  The Bluebird XL gets hotter, but of course, costs more 

[Kaz]

Thanks Dawn!

[polly put the kettle on]

This is the kiln we have on recommendation of Julie Fountain
Julie has this kiln to (well she did)
and i love it easy to use 

sally xx

[Maria Louisa]

I've got the XL and really love this kiln

[Dragonfire Glass]

I have a bluebird and love it but, as far as I know, can only be used for annealing.

[sea-thistle]

I have the Bluebird as well and love it, I also have an SC2 which I love as well!

[suzielaws]

I have it and love it also.

[Pat from Canvey]

This is the one that doesn't have a large opening door. I like my SC2 because,  if I make a larger sculptural bead, I can pop it through the open door, not the bead door. Tendrils going in different directions as an example.