"Racket Is Golden" Bernie's Backplate on a Golden Bee

WAY TO GO KIM!   Nice build up from the parts box. Good to know the backplates match up leakfree too!  Thanks for the report and video.

Thanks guys!  Eyeing an innocent Golden Bee, and waiting for the mood to strike again!|

P.S.---As mentioned by Bernie in an earlier post...these things are PRETTY! A true fanatic could probably justify hanging one on a chain for bling.

Nice steady run. Looks like a winner! Thanks Kim.

Y have order couple of them y wil try anodize the parts bleu mabe red Not sur y have To test

Waiting for my silver stunt plat to arrive. 19f degrees this morning.
Might be a while before I get to try it. So why did I post this?
Bob

Nice test Kim! Does the backplate have a steel insert for the NV or it screws right into the aluminum body?

balogh wrote:Nice test Kim! Does the backplate have a steel insert for the NV or it screws right into the aluminum body?

Good question Andras and one I meant to ask.

I eyeballed it on the CI website and couldn't determine for sure, but I would think that it has the insert.

Nice, reminded me why these little engines are called a baby bee..

rsv1cox wrote:

balogh wrote:Nice test Kim! Does the backplate have a steel insert for the NV or it screws right into the aluminum body?

Good question Andras and one I meant to ask.

I eyeballed it on the CI website and couldn't determine for sure, but I would think that it has the insert.  

I just now tested it, and my magnet grabs and holds on---so yes...there's an insert in there.

Thanks Kim for checking..I expected it because aluminum threads would not hold for long.Heating the backplate will allow the  pressing in of a steel insert thanks to the different thermal expansion coefficients so assembling it should not be a problem.

I wanted to run the "Stunt Tank" version backplate today, and rather than build up another engine, I chose a faithful old friend that's dragged assorted flying machines around the Hill and S.M.A.L.L's for a long time.

With no changes other than new gaskets and pick-up tube, the old Golden Bee got it's backplate swapped, and was bolted to the stand and cranked up.  I'd put several runs on the Babe Bee, but I decided to REALLY run it's golden sibling by doing on-the-run refuels just for the heck of it.  

Once settled into it's run, the GB was real steady, and probably would have flown the B.O.T. all the way to Little Rock if it could have lifted the fuel.  After 20 minutes or so, I let it run out it's fuel with no needle-fiddling along the way.

One Note to Any New-Comers:  While the old hands all know this...it is important to use the fillister style backplate screws to prevent fuel leaks.  I just used the GB's original in the test, with no leakage, but I think Matt and Bernie stock them if you need replacements.

So now, the Q-Tee is on charge, and we may sneak a flight in later today.

Is the newer backplate intake hole the same as a stock Bee backplate?

Ken Cook wrote:            Is the newer backplate intake hole the same as a stock Bee backplate?

Don't know at this moment, though I think it was discussed in the other thread.

Y have difrent model the two model not the same one model port match the black widow ventury without modification the one wit fuel tube is smaler babe bee size make sure To use the Good one for best result. the parts is just Perfect In all is aspect Nice look Good product

M'y new upgrades model no name ??

Anodizing looks good David, no need to name it.

I imagine the backplate hole is .082. However if it was less it would allow for more options. Things can always be drilled!

From your pictures one does look larger than the other. In application it makes sense as well.

The stunt tank version looks bigger in the pics side by side on there site >> https://coxengines.ca/

The Blue Streak David, or maybe Aqua.

Looks great! I love that color.