Re: My nice new "Testors" engine.

Kim Wed Feb 04, 2015 5:10 pm

KariFS wrote:Kim, that's something like what I had in mind too, except I figured I'll need at least 3 zip-ties... Metal strap definitely looks more professional

Do you remember what kind of prop and fuel you used to get that rpm?

Thanks! This was back in 2011, and not long after I started using glowplugboy fuel.

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ian1954 Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:22 pm

Marleysky wrote:
GallopingGhostler wrote:This is how one looked in new condition.

Yeah, there see.....that's what I'm talking about. That's the one they proudly put their name on! I've got a few of them, but they're not that nice lookin.
Thanks for the picture. EOM candidate for the "other guys"

This is what a new one looked like

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GallopingGhostler Mon Feb 09, 2015 6:52 pm

Lost the non-Cox bubble pack long ago. Ian, that's nice original packaging, but mind you, that would never make ....
**VOTE-ON-THE-NEXT-NON-COX-ENGINE-OF-THE-MONTH**. lol!

Oldenginerod Tue Feb 10, 2015 1:40 am

GallopingGhostler wrote:Lost the non-Cox bubble pack long ago. Ian, that's nice original packaging, but mind you, that would never make ....
**VOTE-ON-THE-NEXT-NON-COX-ENGINE-OF-THE-MONTH**.

Maybe Mark could start up "1/2A engine of the month" over on 049 collectors. Then we could all stretch our legs a little.
lol!

Rod.

ian1954 Tue Feb 10, 2015 3:48 am

Oldenginerod wrote:
GallopingGhostler wrote:Lost the non-Cox bubble pack long ago. Ian, that's nice original packaging, but mind you, that would never make ....
**VOTE-ON-THE-NEXT-NON-COX-ENGINE-OF-THE-MONTH**.
Maybe Mark could start up "1/2A engine of the month" over on 049 collectors. Then we could all stretch our legs a little.

Rod.

I would have to run - British 1/2A specifies engines up to 1.5cc!

Oldenginerod Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:13 am

Oldenginerod wrote:Just purchased this on the "bay". It ws advertised as an "Old Testors 049".

One and only bid. Got it for $1 plus shipping (which is $15 total to Aus.) Not that I need another one, but hey! Probably flew under the radar because of the description.

Rod.

Back to my original subject, I had given up ever seeing the engine I bought. (see above). My "Testors" engine disappeared for over a month in transit after the USPS tracking stated it went from the US to Poland, Back to the US, back to Poland and then the tracking info stopped. A month and a bit later it showed up Thumbs Up

here in Aus. Good deal. Only paid $15 shipped originally, but the seller refunded me. I offered to pay when it arrived but he kindly let it go, so I got a free "Testors" Surestart. Looks and feels good too, including the starter, prop & spinner. What a deal lol!

Rod.

getback Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:19 am

Cool Rod , wish I could find the Pee Wee that I lost in my room or sent to someone by mistake Mad

I replaced it with a better one and me and him have been talking about one he has that is giving him a fit . Eric

GallopingGhostler Wed Apr 08, 2015 1:43 pm

Oldenginerod wrote:Just purchased this on the "bay". It was advertised as an "Old Testors 049".

Sounds like someone who sold didn't know their engines. Perhaps a friend who knew pulled the person's leg by telling them it was a Testors? Laughing

My "new Testors engine'.
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Seriously, congrats on your find, Rod, I imagine you'll find a nice home for it. Wink

Oldenginerod Wed Apr 08, 2015 5:07 pm

Hey, nothing special about a Surstart, but the price was right. Smile

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