Are RR1s as rare as stated in this forum?

[ian1954]

The RR1 is certainly a poular engine but I wouldn't describe it as "rare".

They breed like rabbits and can be stressful to manage.

I use every room in the house and, as my previous posts indicated, have found a use for every room, surface and "nook and cranny" in pursuit of my hobbies.

One I have only briefly mentioned is the "airing/ dirty washing cupboard". A nice warm, often damp but dark place where I have known engines, placed to dry, mutate.

I have also found that it a veritable engine breeding parlour! Particularly for RR1s.

I think some of this is a matter of luck. I haven't a clue how you determine the sex of an RR1, they may even be hermaphrodites!

Put two of them in a box - NIB seems to be ideal - together with nice smelly socks waiting to be washed.



After a couple of days, take a peek ..........



However, remember to seperate them quickly before you are overrun.





Also be ruthless - some of them don't turn out quite right!

[Admin]

That's where they're all at! LOL the "RR-Jr." .020s! I used to see at least a few RR-1s listed on eBay a month but now you may only see 1 per month. I remember seeing them sell between $90-$120 but over the past few years they have gone up. I still have yet to get one myself.

[John Goddard]

I think some of this is a matter of luck. I haven't a clue how you determine the sex of an RR1, they may even be hermaphrodites!

Sounds like you've got worms Ian

[ian1954]

I think some of this is a matter of luck. I haven't a clue how you determine the sex of an RR1, they may even be hermaphrodites!

Sounds like you've got worms Ian

How did you know? It is true but I have the advantage of being able to eat and drrink as much as I like, enjoy the taste, and not put on any weight!

[microflitedude]

Wow, nice collection.

The RR-1 is a beautiful engine. The disc valve is more reliable than a reed, too.

[microflitedude]

RR-1 Jr?

[Jaspur_x]

The RR1 is certainly a poular engine but I wouldn't describe it as "rare".

They breed like rabbits and can be stressful to manage.

I use every room in the house and, as my previous posts indicated, have found a use for every room, surface and "nook and cranny" in pursuit of my hobbies.

One I have only briefly mentioned is the "airing/ dirty washing cupboard". A nice warm, often damp but dark place where I have known engines, placed to dry, mutate.

I have also found that it a veritable engine breeding parlour! Particularly for RR1s.

I think some of this is a matter of luck. I haven't a clue how you determine the sex of an RR1, they may even be hermaphrodites!

Something must be wrong with mine,it won`t breed /mulitply
Put two of them in a box - NIB seems to be ideal - together with nice smelly socks waiting to be washed.



After a couple of days, take a peek ..........



However, remember to seperate them quickly before you are overrun.





Also be ruthless - some of them don't turn out quite right!

[RknRusty]

............Also be ruthless - some of them don't turn out quite right!

Eeeewww, the milkman snuck a quickie while you weren't watching!

[Cribbs74]

Good day in the morning!!!!

How many of them see regular use?

[Jason_WI]

I'm glad I'm not the only Cox engine hoarder on this site!

[Cribbs74]

I'm glad I'm not the only Cox engine hoarder on this site!

Jason, everybody else pales in comparison.

[Jaspur_x]

mine saw a lot of use before I got it,a few scars to prove it lol Now my valentine rr on the other hand..............

[mitchg95]

wow.... that is a wonderful collection

[WingingIt74]

I'd be happy to re-home one of those little rascals for you. I would love it, hug it and squeeze it and name it George...

[ian1954]

mine saw a lot of use before I got it,a few scars to prove it lol Now my valentine rr on the other hand..............

A Valentine RR? Which one?

[Admin]

Anyone remember Reggie's RR-2 engines?

[microflitedude]

Anyone remember Reggie's RR-2 engines?

Yep!

[Jaspur_x]

Anyone remember Reggie's RR-2 engines?

I wish I had gotten one of his while they were available

[ian1954]

Are they all RR?





This is one of the engines I have never taken apart.

Are they rare?

Any meaning to the number on the side?

[WingingIt74]

I've never seen one before, of course that isn't saying much.

[dckrsn]

Here's one from VGE on facebook.
Bob

[fit90]

The number on the side is a serial number. I have no idea how many were made or how many different colors were used. I have two that are red. They are good, dependable engines. They are good performers but will not set any records. I have run one of the two and even tried a few performance mods. I think I posted the results somewhere, I just don't remember where. I do remember it being a good runner and easy to get to run well. Over all they are well made, run well and are dependable, at least as far as I could tell from highly limited, totally unscientific testing. They are definitely pretty though.

[crankbndr]

Anyone know what happened to the craftsman that was making the VGE engine?
He just seemed to quit.

[ZACATTACK]

I have just found out information that there are different production runs of the elusive RR...the rarest being of a black and silver colour!! Would you have pictures of that Engine or maybe in that box of yours that has 29 RR1's in it!!! Never observed a silver/black RR1!! Bet it looks great!!

[Jason_WI]

Mudhen has a picture of the initial issue RR-1 in his gallery. Blue and silver and not finned at all.

https://www.coxengineforum.com/gallery/Personal-album-of-Mudhen/Initial-Issue-RR-1-pic_149.htm

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