Jim Walker Firecracker and OK cubs

**Cribbs74** Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:30 pm

Anyone know what fair market value is for a Jim Walker Firecracker .065 or an .049 is worth?

OK Cub? I know they have a few different versions, but his are all .049

I am trying to help a friend dissolve his collection and he has asked me for help. I was able to help with the Cox stuff, I have no idea about these engines.

Thanks,

Ron

Ken Cook Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:46 pm

Hello Ron, the Jim Walker ready to fly models generally bring good money. Jim Walker was a great innovator and showman. He really produced some fine models. Back in the mid 50's he wasn't exactly giving these away. They sold for about $13 back then. I believe the .065 was designated the Royal Spitfire. Does this have speed control in which you pump a hand held bulb? Can you check Ebay for the last sales of this style plane? Ken

**Cribbs74** Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:09 pm

Ken Cook wrote: Hello Ron, the Jim Walker ready to fly models generally bring good money. Jim Walker was a great innovator and showman. He really produced some fine models. Back in the mid 50's he wasn't exactly giving these away. They sold for about $13 back then. I believe the .065 was designated the Royal Spitfire. Does this have speed control in which you pump a hand held bulb? Can you check Ebay for the last sales of this style plane? Ken

Not sure about the bulb, but I do know what you are talking about. This is just the engine not the plane.

SuperDave Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:27 pm

Ron:

Opposed to asking prices selling prices are, as always, whatever the market will bear. Try Flea-bay and sell what the items will bring.

You may find an eager Jim Walker enthusiast.

**Cribbs74** Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:05 pm

SuperDave wrote:Ron:

Opposed to asking prices selling prices are, as always, whatever the market will bear. Try Flea-bay and sell what the items will bring.

You may find an eager Jim Walker enthusiast.

Dave,

They are not my engines so I am not at liberty to sell them. Ebay doesn't really represent fair market value. He is looking to sell these engines privately. He ha a lot of them.

Ron

dckrsn Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:34 pm

Ron,
If you were to post pictures and descriptions
here, I'm sure you would get some pretty fair offers.
My '53 .049B would sure love some company.
Lots of legwork, I know, but much easier to do than e-bay(ugh!).
Bob

gcb Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:09 pm

Mel Anderson had an .065 called the Royal Spitfire, I have three of them. I believe Jim Walker contracted for some modified ones called "Firecracker .065".

Jim Walker's Firebaby had an aluminum firewall that accommodated many engines. I THINK the Firebaby was available with Firecracker, OK Cub or Wasp engines installed at the factory.

This information is completely from reading over the years, I never had a Firebaby.

George

**Cribbs74** Thu Sep 13, 2012 3:08 pm

dckrsn wrote:Ron,
If you were to post pictures and descriptions
here, I'm sure you would get some pretty fair offers.
My '53 .049B would sure love some company.
Lots of legwork, I know, but much easier to do than e-bay(ugh!).
Bob

Will put up pics tonight.

**Cribbs74** Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:50 pm

Here are some pics. These are just a few of what he has.

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SuperDave Fri Sep 14, 2012 10:42 am

Ron:

Are you accepting offers here on CECF?

**Cribbs74** Fri Sep 14, 2012 10:52 am

Hey SuperDave,

Yes and no, they are not mine to sell however, I will be happy to pass the offer along or even put you in touch with the owner. I have a ton of pictures of other engines as well and can email them to whomever would like to see them.

Probably best to shoot me a PM.

Ron

Ken Cook Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:19 pm

I see the bulb is in the box on the .065. Very impressive as these usually dried up and wrinkled like a prune.
How's the condition of the bulb? Does the engine have a small clapper that goes over the venturi? Ken

**Cribbs74** Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:32 pm

Ken Cook wrote: I see the bulb is in the box on the .065. Very impressive as these usually dried up and wrinkled like a prune.
How's the condition of the bulb? Does the engine have a small clapper that goes over the venturi? Ken

Don't rightly know Ken, what you see is what I have seen. If you are interested let me know.

gcb Sat Sep 15, 2012 8:47 pm

Here are my Royal Spitfire .065's...no throttle, a Spitfire .049, and a Spitzy .045:

Jim Walker Firecracker and OK cubs Rs065e10

Jim Walker Firecracker and OK cubs Rs306510

Jim Walker Firecracker and OK cubs S04910

Jim Walker Firecracker and OK cubs Sz04510

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