Tach Race 2015 Final Wrap-Up

cryo-one wrote:Kim,  I sent my entries last Friday via USPS Priority.  For the last 3 days they have been bouncing around
KS. & MO.  trying to find you.  Have a look at the tracking   --   9114999944314240120525
Very Interesting !

Wayne

Wow, that package is lost in space, 8 days for 3 day Priority Mail

crankbndr wrote:

cryo-one wrote:Kim,  I sent my entries last Friday via USPS Priority.  For the last 3 days they have been bouncing around
KS. & MO.  trying to find you.  Have a look at the tracking   --   9114999944314240120525
Very Interesting !

Wayne

Wow, that package is lost in space, 8 days for 3 day Priority Mail

Bouncing Ball syndrome as i call it. This is exactly the reason why I no longer use USPS they have lost several packages of mine in the last year including Novarossi car engine that I sent off to be reworked so I said no more. I shipped my engine UPS it's more expensive but I trust them more. (Bandit)

Bill's "2 Buck Space Hopper" and
Paul's 'Unlimited Paul' & 'Mouse Dianne' have arrived safely at the Skunk Works!

Also, Kruzn Dave's fuel arrived yesterday evening!  4 Quarts: 3 35% and 1 25% Cox Super Power Fuel!  

Thanks Dave!

Photos to follow.

When is the tach race, next Saturday? I better get my ass in gear.

Well my two engines are out there somewhere. No tracking was available on the parcel without a major shipping upgrade. Only hope they find their way to Skunkworks Missouri in the next week. No-one's fault but mine for not getting in earlier, although I didn't think I had any hope of getting ready in the first place.
They should have left our shores over a week ago.

Rod.

Oldenginerod wrote:Well my two engines are out there somewhere.  No tracking was available on the parcel without a major shipping upgrade. Only hope they find their way to Skunkworks Missouri in the next week.  No-one's fault but mine for not getting in earlier, although I didn't think I had any hope of getting ready in the first place.  
They should have left our shores over a week ago.

Rod.

I'm shooting good Mojo at it Rod...hoping my brainwaves will help guide it here! It's great of you to join in on this little party from so far away, and I'll notify you as soon as they show!

GWILLIEFOX Bill's Unlimited Space Hopper




Paul and Dianne Gibeault's Unlimited and Mouse Engines:

Kim wrote:Bill's "2 Buck Space Hopper" and
Paul's 'Unlimited Paul' & 'Mouse Dianne' have arrived safely at the Skunk Works!

Also, Kruzn Dave's fuel arrived yesterday evening!  4 Quarts: 3 35% and 1 25% Cox Super Power Fuel!  

Thanks Dave!

Photos to follow.

You're welcome! Glad it arrived safely and on time. I'll post update in the fuel thread.

Time to showcase Paul's generous donation of fuel for the Tach Race.  Please forgive the window frame shadow, I'll get another, better angle for posterity and presentation in the Tach Race Wrap Up.  

I also included a photo of their labels, just so everyone knows what I'll be running through their engines.

Dave, if you've got any ideas for photos of the fuel, please let my know.  I'll be including it in one version of the "Class Photo" following the Race.





Still doing a bit of Tach Race prep work...as in making a new test table.  Owing to several voiced concerns for my safety (thank you, it IS appreciated) I've added a custom safety shield.  Like any card-carrying airplane nerd, I have an accumulation of full-size airplane debris, in this case, a windshield from a Cherokee Warrior.  Not wanting to bother with masking off his new windshield after installation, my bud simply sprayed the paint with the old one while it was in place.

Not the most aesthetically appealing creation, but certainly serviceable.

Cool! can't wait to see what the fuel does label looks just like the old cans too! My engine should be there any time now BTW it's coming UPS. (Bandit)

Good Deal!  Gonna be on a short chain for the whole week, waiting for these little monsters!

Lol, a (tach) race track, nicely done buddy!

Went to post office to mail engines, and grabbed the door to open...locked and suddenly remembered...MLK Day! I'll get'em mailed in the am.

Forgot to include any money to ship them back. I'm thinking you're set up for paypal and i can send some funds for return postage. What email do you use?

We/you are using pressure (optional) on Unlimited and Tee Dees?  Do we notifiy you if we want pressure or not?

Yes! I've been practicing with my box of fuel bladder supplies and intended say something, but forgot in the midst of the carpentry work. I can do either pressure bladder or suction feed, so please let me know if you've got preferences.

No news of my Aussie Bee arrivals? I'd hoped they'd be there in plenty of time. Don't want to holdup the proceedings.

Rod.

Kim wrote:Yes!  I've been practicing with my box of fuel bladder supplies and intended say something, but forgot in the midst of the carpentry work.  I can do either pressure bladder or suction feed, so please let me know if you've got preferences.

I only ran my Space Hopper on suction. I guess it would run a little faster on pressure, but I don't know if the old needle would be too coarse. It would be interesting if you had the time, but that's up to you.

Oldenginerod wrote:No news of my Aussie Bee arrivals?    I'd hoped they'd be there in plenty of time.  Don't want to holdup the proceedings.

Rod.

It's Here Rod !!!!!!!

Guess the mailman was running late after being off yesterday !!!!

Here's what's here now.  I hope it's OK for me to use your names as the forum monikers can trip me up:

Doug Veazey..............Fla
Rod Boreham..............Australia !!!!
Wayne Sievers............WA
David Fountain............GA
Augustin Matutino...........HI
Daryll White................MD
Paul Gibeault...............Canada
Bill Mohrbacher............PA
Bernie........................Canada

Wow thats a real mailbox full, looking good!! I can see my engines from here!! A round of greenies on me!!!
Doug Veazey

Cool it arrived safely then. BTW did it have the return label in the box? The reason I'm asking is to make sure they put in in there.
(Bandit)

crankbndr wrote:Wow thats a real mailbox full, looking good!! I can see my engines from here!! A round of greenies on me!!!
Doug Veazey

That's the spot!

Though the shop has a new roof (blue tarp is gone).

House has a new RED roof...and the well house is also gone!

TDbandit wrote:Cool it arrived safely then. BTW did it have the return label in the box? The reason I'm asking is to make sure they put in in there.
(Bandit)

Yep...it's there...Ready to Rock !!

Cool beans! Can't wait for the race to start! "Sits back and waits for the combustion of nitro to begin!"
(Bandit)