Cox Skyraider - No longer toxic

Marleysky wrote:I believe some models came with throttle control. So that's what the third string was for.

Probably, There were a couple of blue Skyraiders sold on ebay last week that had throttle controls. I lost out on both of them.

I have to say that credit is truly due here. Your restoration and cleaning on these past few planes have been truly astounding. You really could turn these right back into $$$$ if so desired. I don't personally do that, but if I was in a quest to find the pristine model, I can really see someone getting a nice example here if you chose to do so. Ken

NICELY DONE SIR!

...and this point you are/or may think about looking at shelves or display cases, lol?

Gee, thanks for the kind words guys, I appreciate it.  But, it's through all of you that I have gained an appreciation for these little pieces of engine powered plastic flyable objects.  

As I have mentioned, before signing on here none of these existed.



No hangar queens here.  All have flaws and are flyable, although the desire for a few new in the box examples exists.  I have just two more coming, the previously posted about Cox F-15 Falcon and a parts SNJ, bought mainly for the canopy.

After those are finished I feel the urge to return to balsa and finish my neglected Nieuport 28 and build some Brodak and Blackhawk 1/2 A and .19 through .35 models.  



You all have contributed to making a long cold winter here in WV pass by rather quickly.  Spring moves me on from repair/build to fly/crash and start all over again.......

Bob

BTW, All of these are keepers, I'm a buyer not a seller. My 3 year old great grand son was here this morning and he heads for the table with all the models on it. He stares with "that wow look". I told him that in just a few short years he will be learning to fly them. And he will.

I just finished restoring a really beat up skyraider. all done except decals, anybody know where I can find some? Thanks

akjgardner wrote:I just finished restoring a really beat up skyraider. all done except decals, anybody know where I can find some? Thanks

They show up on ebay occasionally, that's where I found a set of mine. I don't think I have any, but let me check.

Bob

rsv1cox wrote:Gee, thanks for the kind words guys, I appreciate it.  But, it's through all of you that I have gained an appreciation for these little pieces of engine powered plastic flyable objects.  

As I have mentioned, before signing on here none of these existed.



No hangar queens here.  All have flaws and are flyable, although the desire for a few new in the box examples exists.  I have just two more coming, the previously posted about Cox F-15 Falcon and a parts SNJ, bought mainly for the canopy.

After those are finished I feel the urge to return to balsa and finish my neglected Nieuport 28 and build some Brodak and Blackhawk 1/2 A and .19 through .35 models.  



You all have contributed to making a long cold winter here in WV pass by rather quickly.  Spring moves me on from repair/build to fly/crash and start all over again.......

Bob

BTW,  All of these are keepers, I'm a buyer not a seller.  My 3 year old great grand son was here this morning and he heads for the table with all the models on it.  He stares with "that wow look".  I told him that in just a few short years he will be learning to fly them.  And he will.  

I hope that I'm able to do what you do.. when I'm your age Bob. I don't even have any grandchildren yet.. and I'm 57. I'm not a "seller" either. (I'm also not much of a buyer.. being as frugal as I am.. ) but.. I'm continuously inspired by "you", your everlasting love for Audrey.. and all the memories of your life that you've shared with us here on the forum. You truly help to keep a fire lit under my butt!!!

Nice Job on Yours Bob , Are they flyable ?

Wow Bob, that's quite a fleet you have there

Pics want load for me right now but i am sure from what i read they are nice , so greenie for you .

getback wrote:Pics want load for me right now but i am sure from what i read they are nice , so greenie for you .

It won't load for me either Eric, but I found it in my files. Taken almost exactly two years ago, it's grown since then.



Regretfully the only one I "flew" was the orange and white PT-19 in the background crashed and now in Ron's hands.

Yet again...



I looked for those Skyraider decals to no avail. They would only be cut out scraps anyway. Doesn't someone here have a decal file that might help?

Bob

Thanks for looking Bob