So what else can you do with a Cox .049 engine?
04-05-2004, 03:32 PM
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So what else can you do with a Cox .049 engine?
Well,
My first plane was an old foam Cox trainer 10 years back. It came with a baybee .049 engine. It flew once and crashed. It's been in the attic ever since.
Well, getting back into the hobby with an aerobird challenger and so far so good.
But I'm just wondering if anybody's got some good ideas to put that little old cox engine to use. I figured maybe it makes a good fan on a hot day... or precision miniature weed wacker for landscaping enthusiasts. How about a cheese grater? or maybe an extra strength ultra-sonic care glow powered toothbrush?
Just kidding.
Honestly though, if anybody has some free plans I would be indebted.
Thanks!
Ralph
My first plane was an old foam Cox trainer 10 years back. It came with a baybee .049 engine. It flew once and crashed. It's been in the attic ever since.
Well, getting back into the hobby with an aerobird challenger and so far so good.
But I'm just wondering if anybody's got some good ideas to put that little old cox engine to use. I figured maybe it makes a good fan on a hot day... or precision miniature weed wacker for landscaping enthusiasts. How about a cheese grater? or maybe an extra strength ultra-sonic care glow powered toothbrush?
Just kidding.
Honestly though, if anybody has some free plans I would be indebted.
Thanks!
Ralph
04-05-2004, 06:56 PM
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RE: So what else can you do with a Cox .049 engine?
HI RALPH! I've got plans for a simple and cheap aileron/ elevator plane that a whole science class is building. It is plenty lively with a BABYBEE. I also have a R/E plane that is OK with an 020, and pretty hot with a 049 BB. I ship full size plans now for $6.
04-05-2004, 10:50 PM
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RE: So what else can you do with a Cox .049 engine?
Hi there Ralph,great to see you're back in the hobby and better still going 1/2 A.I've recently built a Scorcher from the afore mentioned free plans site , and I must say I'm very happy with it.Cost me only a few bucks , and , a few evenings to build (recycled wheels , tank , and a few other bits }.Although designed in the 60's by Ken Willard as a 1/2 A racer , it does make a good sport model also . You could chage the aerofoil to a Clark Y if you were looking for something a little more docile . I've just about finished my next project , the Roaring 20, 020 powered, also a freebie from Dave Fitzke's free plan site. Come on start chopping balsa!
04-06-2004, 09:33 AM
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RE: So what else can you do with a Cox .049 engine?
Oh neet!
Thanks for all the sites and plans! Will deffinatly be looking these over veeeery carefully!
Ralph
Thanks for all the sites and plans! Will deffinatly be looking these over veeeery carefully!
Ralph
04-06-2004, 10:28 AM
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RE: So what else can you do with a Cox .049 engine?
the most fun you can have with babe bee or black widow is to mount a 2-1/2" wheel to the shaft, start it while holding it in your hand and then drop it on the floor and watch it bounce and scream in a wild frenzie....goes good with a few beers and you don't need any plans, radio or batteries
dave
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04-06-2004, 01:39 PM
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RE: So what else can you do with a Cox .049 engine?
TIM, I forgot to mention that the most fun for the least amount of work is a 1/2A PIZZA BOX FLYER. A stock BABYBEE is a perfect match for it. It flies like a tiny magic carpet, 10 times the flyer than the coroplast 40 size is[that isn't saying much
] The bigger of the 2 planes in the photo is an old warrior that I have flown everything from BABY BEE to NORVEL 074 with, and it has seen alot of combat time. It has been patched up a few times. It has a 36" span and weighs 14-16ozs new with 2oz tank, 270 nicad and 2 HS 81 servos. The little plane is pretty hot with a BABY BEE also, it weighed 7.5ozs with featherweight gear. It has a soldered tank in the nose because I used a plastic back plate. For you, if you haven't tried a PBF yet, you are missing out on a one of a kind!
] The bigger of the 2 planes in the photo is an old warrior that I have flown everything from BABY BEE to NORVEL 074 with, and it has seen alot of combat time. It has been patched up a few times. It has a 36" span and weighs 14-16ozs new with 2oz tank, 270 nicad and 2 HS 81 servos. The little plane is pretty hot with a BABY BEE also, it weighed 7.5ozs with featherweight gear. It has a soldered tank in the nose because I used a plastic back plate. For you, if you haven't tried a PBF yet, you are missing out on a one of a kind!
