Custom Lil Stinker

stuntflyr Sat Jun 08, 2019 12:10 pm

I traded some stuff for a McCoy 29 RR red head and that started a friendship with a Mainer named Kurt. Young guy that likes Stunt, old cars and Cox models. While I built him a Red Baron and Lil Stinker out of my stash of junk I found a lot of NOS stuff and built a mostly NOS custom Lil Stinker for my wife, Laura.
She has always had a thing for Pitts Specials because they're tiny and usually well finished, and maybe because when we were first dating I was racing mine at the Reno Air Races...
Anyway, here is her custom Lil Stinker.
Chris...

stuntflyr Sat Jun 08, 2019 12:13 pm

Here is a rear view...

roddie Sat Jun 08, 2019 2:46 pm

I have a photo of another custom Lil' Stinker that looks very close to yours/Laura's. I saved it in 2016.. but can't remember from what site. Probably Google images. Regardless.. I like the custom-treatments!!!

stuntflyr Sun Jun 09, 2019 1:24 am

Wow, red fuse with red gear like hers. A popular combo! Cool pic, thanks for posting.
Chris...

Oldenginerod Sun Jun 09, 2019 3:32 am

A quick look on-line and it's clear the red on red is pretty common. White UC on red is also common, but looks like the white fuse only had white legs.

roddie Sun Jun 09, 2019 8:34 am

The white "propellers" weren't that common though. Maybe they were never an option.

This one has a red spinner..

getback Sun Jun 09, 2019 8:37 am

I first noticed the white prop and spinner , that's not usual ! Nice fix R up for the wife Very Happy

Ricoman2 Fri Nov 01, 2019 9:31 am

Wanting Cox Lil' Stinker to buy red & white - Contact Ricoman2 - Thanks

getback Fri Nov 01, 2019 6:41 pm

Does it have to bee perfect?

Ricoman2 Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:06 pm

No, ----- not perfect but should have all decals and decent condition with as much original equipment as possible.
Control line & handle and instructions is a + but not necessary and a box would be nice.This item is for a gift to someone special to me and not for resale.

Thanks for replying - Ricoman2

getback Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:43 pm

Give me a few and will reply with pics. Small Cox Logo

ticomareado Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:48 pm

I thought Li'l Stinkers all came from factory with no anodizing on engine.

getback Fri Nov 01, 2019 8:27 pm

OK here it is ,, Needs work as i said ..

getback Fri Nov 01, 2019 8:30 pm

The controls work and i have a few handles , needs cleaning and may can print the bad decals of... $75.00 + shipping

Ricoman2 Sat Nov 02, 2019 8:42 am

Thanks for the pictures, they were very helpful. This would be a good starter to put one together but I would rather pay more money
to get a little closer to being ready to gift it because I really don't have the resources to finish this one. The price I think is very fair.
I have just begun to look to see what is available, I will keep our conversations handy and the pictures and may get back with you on this.

Thanks for your time and effort to help me.- Ricoman2

getback Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:11 am

Thats OK i got it some time back and put it up and in the meantime the glue came loose from the wing , i was thinking about fling it but understand they don't do well lol!

Happy hunting , have you tried Ebay ? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1950s-Cox-Gas-Engine-Powered-Lil-Stinker-Thimble-Drome-Airplane-In-Box/184003039475?hash=item2ad76f90f3:g:bIsAAOSwhBNdrR6A thats hi and not much better than mine !?!? Maybe Crank will pop back in Tired w/ Coffee Read

Jeffrey Compton Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:43 pm

roddie wrote:The white "propellers" weren't that common though. Maybe they were never an option.

This one has a red spinner..

This one is mine. Resto off eBay. I will take the white prop back off. The wings are too yellow and it looks odd. www.projectlilstinker.blogspot.com

Jeffrey Compton Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:44 pm

Beautiful restoration.

Mark Boesen Mon Nov 18, 2019 11:38 pm

The white props were Thimble-Drome replacement props:

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