Re: Production of cox engines today

SuperDave Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:10 am

nitroairplane wrote:speaking of small production runs i just contacted a factory about getting several cox .010 heavy duty cranks made.

And what did you discover? Hmmmmmm?

Most factories have minimum orders and for good reson.

(I'll bet "the factory" is unionized.) Very Happy

Super Dave

nitroairplane Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:13 am

i have not yet got a reply but i am pretty sure what it will be.
if i do get the replythat i am anticipating i will contact master micro diesel engine make Ronald Valentine i know for a fact he is capable enough it is just a matte of weather or not he has the time.

NeedNitro Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:48 am

What engine do you think would be more popular... A throttled .010 or a throttled .020 ??

SuperDave Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:02 pm

nitroairplane wrote:" weather or not he has the time.

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"Time" is most often a function of $$$$$$$" from "SuperDave's Timeless Wisdoms" Laughing

SD

SuperDave Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:28 pm

NeedNitro wrote:What engine do you think would be more popular... A throttled .010 or a throttled .020 ??

Strictly a matter of personal choice depending on the aircraft upon which the engine is used. I tend to regard my TD .010 as more of a curiosity piece because tiny aircraft are VERY sensitive to wind conitions.

BTW, I have both a TD .010 and a Pee Wee .020.

SD

nitroairplane Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:42 pm

SuperDave wrote:
NeedNitro wrote:What engine do you think would be more popular... A throttled .010 or a throttled .020 ??

Strictly a matter of personal choice depending on the aircraft upon which the engine is used. I tend to regard my TD .010 as more of a curiosity piece because tiny aircraft are VERY sensitive to wind conitions.

BTW, I have both a TD .010 and a Pee Wee .020.

SD

yeah i know what you mean but to watch them fly is amazing.

SuperDave Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:51 pm

The age of Cox is over.[/quote]

Oh balderdash! You may think that but many of us know otherwise.

Would you say the same thing about the Model A Ford? It went out of production in 1931.

SuperDave

nitroairplane Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:54 pm

SuperDave wrote:The age of Cox is over.

Oh balderdash! You may think that but many of us know otherwise.

Would you say the same thing about the Model A Ford? It went out of production in 1931.

SuperDave[/quote]

yes, microflitedude is living proof and so are Daniel and Luis from DLPlanes

SuperDave Wed Aug 24, 2011 1:02 pm

nitroairplane wrote:
SuperDave wrote:
NeedNitro wrote:What engine do you think would be more popular... A throttled .010 or a throttled .020 ??

Strictly a matter of personal choice depending on the aircraft upon which the engine is used. I tend to regard my TD .010 as more of a curiosity piece because tiny aircraft are VERY sensitive to wind conitions.

BTW, I have both a TD .010 and a Pee Wee .020.

SD
yeah i know what you mean but to watch them fly is amazing.

Especially when they "auger" in out of control. lol!

SD

nitroairplane Wed Aug 24, 2011 1:15 pm

no the best thing is when you see one go oos then on your way home you find it on the par path.

microflitedude Wed Aug 24, 2011 1:54 pm

SuperDave wrote:The age of Cox is over.

Oh balderdash! You may think that but many of us know otherwise.

Would you say the same thing about the Model A Ford? It went out of production in 1931.

SuperDave[/quote]

Well, like you said, most enthusiasts are in the ages of 50-70. How many will there be to carry on the next generation? How long will the supply of parts last?

Unless somebody does something about production, it will become impossible to still run/fly them.

nitroairplane Wed Aug 24, 2011 1:58 pm

microflitedude wrote:
SuperDave wrote:The age of Cox is over.

Oh balderdash! You may think that but many of us know otherwise.

Would you say the same thing about the Model A Ford? It went out of production in 1931.

SuperDave

Well, like you said, most enthusiasts are in the ages of 50-70. How many will there be to carry on the next generation? How long will the supply of parts last?

Unless somebody does something about production, it will become impossible to still run/fly them.[/quote]

well that is you come in son. Small Cox Logo

SuperDave Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:35 pm

Used, reproduction and some NOS parts seem in good supply for Model A Fords today.

Could this be analogous to Coxes in any way?

SD

nitroairplane Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:39 pm

SuperDave wrote: Used, reproduction and some NOS parts seem in good supply for Model A Fords today.

Could this be analogous to Coxes in any way?

SD

yes, but cars are a lot more main stream than cox engines.

SuperDave Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:06 pm

yes, but cars are a lot more main stream than cox engines.
[/quote]

True but most cars aren't in the Model A's category as an antiquated relic.

SD

Cox International Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:10 pm

We will continue to manufacture parts and engines as long as it is profitable. However, making engines for $18 and selling them for $20 is not.

Every few months we have been bumping engine pricing up a buck or two. If the market supports it and we reach $40+ for a basic engine without tank, we will make more engines, of course.

Bernie

nitroairplane Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:13 pm

SuperDave wrote:

yes, but cars are a lot more main stream than cox engines.

True but most cars aren't in the Model A's category as an antiquated relic.

SD[/quote]

Yes but most model engines are not in the cox category.

nitroairplane Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:14 pm

Cox International wrote:We will continue to manufacture parts and engines as long as it is profitable. However, making engines for $18 and selling them for $20 is not.

Every few months we have been bumping engine pricing up a buck or two. If the market supports it and we reach $40+ for a basic engine without tank, we will make more engines, of course.

Bernie

Ok that seems fair and comforting.

SuperDave Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:22 am

I'm going to close out on this thread because it's pretty much all been said.

In short, when the economic demand* for Coxes and Cox parts is sufficent they will be produced. (* demand = willingness to put $$$ on the table) Babe Bee .049

SuperDave

nitroairplane Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:27 am

SuperDave wrote:I'm going to close out on this thread because it's pretty much all been said.

In short, when the economic demand* for Coxes and Cox parts is sufficent they will be produced. (* demand = willingness to put $$$ on the table)

SuperDave

Not sure maybe some parts could be made again Luke there is demand for a good .09 engine.

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