book on cox engines

craig bernard Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:11 pm

i seen a book for sale on all different cox engines. I think its about 50.00 dollars including shipping does anyone know the one i mea n and is it worth to buy?

**Cribbs74** Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:22 pm

If you are referring to Dan Sitters book as seen here:

http://www.modelenginecollecting.com/Cox%20Web%20Material/Cox-Book.html

I think it would be very valuable to an aspiring collector. Or to someone who just wishes to have knowledge.

craig bernard Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:29 pm

yes thats the book i mean cribbs but it only shows one teaser page

**Cribbs74** Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:45 pm

Can't tell you much as I don't own one. I am not a full on collector so I can learn what I need to know on here and by doing.

It's supposedly a really informative book written by some pretty hard core collectors. How serious of a collector do you want to be?

Ron

Jason_WI Tue Dec 10, 2013 12:32 am

I have that book. Lots of good information on engines, when they were made and what models they were used on. It doesn't cover the planes or the cars. It doesn't cover the packaging of the engines over the years either.

Covers the prototypes and custom engines that were built using Cox parts.

SuperDave Tue Dec 10, 2013 1:19 pm

Craig:

There is an awfully lot of good information for FREE right here on our site: Cox Engine Collection Site (on the forum left header for one)

Absorb that then decide if you wish more information.

Also check this site: Cox model engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

SD

**Admin** Tue Dec 10, 2013 1:55 pm

SuperDave wrote:Craig:

There is an awfully lot of good information for FREE right here on our site: Cox Engine Collection Site (on the forum left header for one)

Absorb that then decide if you wish more information.

SD

Well,

I don't know about my site... It has information about my personal engines in my collection. Doesn't have every engine Cox made on it. I still need to add a bunch of engines to it.

SuperDave Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:40 pm

Jacob:

I'd opine that Craig is in the very early stages of gaining knowledge of matters Cox. Your site would still be useful to one in such a position.

SD

roddie Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:43 pm

SuperDave wrote:Jacob:

I'd opine that Craig is in the very early stages of gaining knowledge of matters Cox. Your site would still be useful to one in such a position.

SD

It certainly has been informative for me!

Kim Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:33 pm

Also, don't forget Mark's .049 Collectors group at http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/049Collectors/info. He has worked hard to compile a BUNCH of info on RTF's and Engines of all brands.

I've bought both the Cox Model Engine Handbook, and the companion volume, American Model Engine Encyclopedia, which includes a bunch of Cox derivatives.

Along with the fantastic resources here, the books give some background on the the players involved in the development of Cox Engines, and their historical relationships with the Atwoods, Wen Macs, and others.

I'm not really a collector, but I DO love reading about this stuff !

craig bernard Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:44 pm

thanks guys iwas just curious about the book what people think about it.I know you can get lots of information right here.Im always trying to gather knowledge about the little engines for im not out on left wing.I think the cox hobbie is great affordable too for guys like me with a small budget!I have a small collection of engines tee dees and bees one new blue bomber never run yet limited edition.always trying to figure out one from another years made for my own satisfaction.Ihave about fifteen engines it gets addictable though want to try and collect one of each.I like the vintage engines the best but some of the new ones interest me to.I will collect more know hurry.buy the book buy another engine.decisions decisions not really.

dckrsn Tue Dec 10, 2013 8:58 pm

Thanks for posing the question Craig.
I've been thinking of getting the book(bible)
for a while, and was glad to hear everyone's
take on it. Still undecided though. Huh...

Bob

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