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Offline Ken Deboy

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Too many engines
« on: October 09, 2008, 10:39:12 PM »
I'm trying to make more closet space and I'd like to thin out some of my engines that may overlap each other in function. I have:

OS Max FP-35 (stock venturi and NVA)
Thunder Tiger 36 (Aeroproducts venturi and NVA)
Magnum 36 XLS (Aeroproducts venturi and NVA)
Brodak 40 (stock venturi and NVA)
OS Max LA 46 (stock venturi and NVA)

Most of the planes I like are in the 500-550 sq. in. range and the elevation is about 5000'. Which of these are basically duplicates (power wise)? Besides clearing out my closet I don't want to mess around with 5 different prop/venturi/tank setups.

Thanks,
Ken
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Offline Greg L Bahrman

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Re: Too many engines
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2008, 10:54:50 PM »
How much for the Brodak 40???
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Re: Too many engines
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2008, 10:03:56 AM »
Hi,
Is the TT .36 modified by AeroProducts, or just had the vent and NVA added to an otherwise stock engine?

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Re: Too many engines
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2008, 11:23:13 AM »
Too many engines?  Say it ain't so.  Sounds like a state of mind problem... Perhaps it's not too many engines, but too few planes?  Aside from overlapping purposes I don't see how the problem you're trying to avoid really exists.  It's not like you can build two identical planes, and use two identical engines, props, venturis, etc.  Every plane and setup is different, it doesn't matter if the engines are the same if you have 5 different planes you're likely going to find that 5 different prop/venturi/tank setups will give you the best results.  The setup is going to be tailored to the plane.

At current I run a wide range of different engines on a regular basis.  It'd be impossible to remember all the details, but the one that really is most important is remembering which plane/engine requires how much fuel to complete it's pattern.  The rest of the details stay set for long periods of time and don't seem to be all that relevant.  I've started logging all my flights, so I can keep notes of all changes I make and the results.  If nothing else when I can't remember if I need 2.5 or 3.5 ounces of fuel, I can look in the book and see what it was last time.
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Offline Russell Shaffer

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Re: Too many engines
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2008, 06:49:51 PM »
I really think you should keep all of your engines.  They don't take up much space and you might need one of them next month or year. 
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Re: Too many engines
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2008, 07:53:00 PM »
Quote from: Russell Shaffer on October 10, 2008, 06:49:51 PM
I really think you should keep all of your engines.  They don't take up much space and you might need one of them next month or year. 

Yeah, the thing about getting rid of perfectly good stunt engines is that at some point in the future, you'll be sorry you did.

Same goes for kits. *sigh*
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Re: Too many engines
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2008, 08:11:47 PM »
Quote from: Clint Ormosen on October 10, 2008, 07:53:00 PM
Yeah, the thing about getting rid of perfectly good stunt engines is that at some point in the future, you'll be sorry you did.

Same goes for kits. *sigh*

Clint,
 I wish that I'd kept about 100 of the kits that I've let go of over the years. Besides the good memories associated with them the appreciation value has also gone up.
Given todays problems in getting good wood and the increasing use of arfs the U/C kit may soon be as rare as kits in the R/C field.
As to motors, one can never have enough of them. I have about 450 and unlike pets they don't eat much and are a hobby in themselves.
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Re: Too many engines
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2008, 09:12:18 PM »
Ken,
You're barely started. Everyone I know in the hobby has dozens of engines at least.
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Re: Too many engines
« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2008, 08:16:18 PM »
Not sure why, but I tend to acquire three of every engine I want. Some I would like to sell, but why bother? There are a few engines I only have one of, and would have a tough time getting two more, but there's always hope. I was one of three boys...maybe that's it?  n~ Steve
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Re: Too many engines
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2008, 10:10:36 PM »
Steve, old buddy, if you need help getting rid of the singles just let me know, I have lots of room in the van,,,,
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Re: Too many engines
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2009, 08:03:11 PM »
Ahhhhh. What a noble gesture. Or is that "no-bull"? I'll keep you in mind, Mark. I have a matched pair of Doonside Mills .75cc's Replicas for sale, a Mk.1 and a Mk.2, both NIB and unmarked, original boxes and papers. $300 would work for me. Also, a Gordon Burford produced Deezil Replica. Also NIB & unmarked, in the original brown plastic box from K-Mart AU. It was #12 to leave his posession, of the first batch of 13. I'd let it go for $250. Profiteering for VSC travel funding!  ~> Steve
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Re: Too many engines
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2009, 08:52:03 AM »
Ken:
It would be helpful if you would list condition - - NIB, used, etc. - - and price for the motors you have listed.
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Re: Too many engines
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2009, 11:03:40 AM »
Ken, You can't have too many engines.  I have somewhere between 100 and 150 (never really counted all of them) and I see them as giving me all kinds of options on planes to build and engines to use. Of course, I have 40 to 60 kits waiting to be built in the shop.  You have a nice variety of stunt engines and you should keep them.  You will be glad you did later when you look for new options for plane/engine combinations to keep you occupied and active in building/flying activities....TDurrill y1
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Re: Too many engines
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2009, 06:23:44 AM »
Quote from: Ken Deboy on October 09, 2008, 10:39:12 PM
I'm trying to make more closet space and I'd like to thin out some of my engines that may overlap each other in function. I have:

OS Max FP-35 (stock venturi and NVA)
Thunder Tiger 36 (Aeroproducts venturi and NVA)
Magnum 36 XLS (Aeroproducts venturi and NVA)
Brodak 40 (stock venturi and NVA)
OS Max LA 46 (stock venturi and NVA)

Most of the planes I like are in the 500-550 sq. in. range and the elevation is about 5000'. Which of these are basically duplicates (power wise)? Besides clearing out my closet I don't want to mess around with 5 different prop/venturi/tank setups.

Thanks,
Ken

Ken, I have written you several e-mails over the past couple of weeks inquiring about engines you listed. I haven't heard anything back from you. Does my e-mail not get to you? I am using the silk-n-dope.com e-mail address that you have associated with your profile on this forum.

Regards,

Bill lee
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