Hayes/Kraft fuel tanks - Who wants them? (Group buy)
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Hayes/Kraft fuel tanks - Who wants them? (Group buy)
I'm testing the waters to see how many folks on here would be interested in some Hayes/Kraft fuel tanks?
Late last week through a round about way, I found that Hayes products stopped making the Kraft/Hayes fuel tanks about a year ago, due to lack of interest in glow/gas planes, and also to a lack of funds.
There are dozens and dozens of brand new Hayes tanks that were never shipped to hobby shops and are available as a bulk buy only.
I'm testing the waters to see how many folks on here would be interested in purchasing some Hayes tanks.
Please respond or PM me if interested so I can gauge interest.
Thanks.
Late last week through a round about way, I found that Hayes products stopped making the Kraft/Hayes fuel tanks about a year ago, due to lack of interest in glow/gas planes, and also to a lack of funds.
There are dozens and dozens of brand new Hayes tanks that were never shipped to hobby shops and are available as a bulk buy only.
I'm testing the waters to see how many folks on here would be interested in purchasing some Hayes tanks.
Please respond or PM me if interested so I can gauge interest.
Thanks.
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Throughout my building "career", I have only bought that brand a couple of times. I have settled into using DuBro tanks. BTW, lack of interest in glow/gas is a huge shame. I still fly glow only. If glow products (engines, tanks) disappear from the market, I will disappear from the hobby.
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Ok everyone - it looks like the tanks will be about $5-7 each regardless of size, although I'm still not 100% certain. I believe a flat rate envelope from USPS is $5.95. For those wanting more than one tank I am thinking I can mail several tanks in one envelope to aid in lowering shipping costs. Does this pricing sound reasonable enough that everyone is still interested?
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Actually down to one (1) ounce John ... I bought one last year before I knew Hayes had ceased manufacture.
I will definitely buy a few -- will need to to make postage to the land downunder acceptable
I will definitely buy a few -- will need to to make postage to the land downunder acceptable
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Here's information I 'googled' regarding sizes and part numbers for Hayes Tanks
Hayes Header Fuel Tank 1 oz HAY077
Hayes Regular Fuel Tank 2 oz HAY080
Hayes Regular Fuel Tank 3 oz HAY081
Hayes Regular Fuel Tank 4 oz HAY084
Hayes Regular Fuel Tank 6 oz HAY071
Hayes Regular Fuel Tank 8 oz HAY070
Hayes Regular Fuel Tank 11 oz HAY026
Hayes Regular Fuel Tank 13 oz HAY027
Hayes Slimline Fuel Tank 4 oz HAY148
Hayes Slimline Fuel Tank 8 oz HAY147
Hayes Slimline Fuel Tank 12 oz HAY085
Hayes Slimline Fuel Tank 16 oz HAY146
Hayes Header Fuel Tank 1 oz HAY077
Hayes Regular Fuel Tank 2 oz HAY080
Hayes Regular Fuel Tank 3 oz HAY081
Hayes Regular Fuel Tank 4 oz HAY084
Hayes Regular Fuel Tank 6 oz HAY071
Hayes Regular Fuel Tank 8 oz HAY070
Hayes Regular Fuel Tank 11 oz HAY026
Hayes Regular Fuel Tank 13 oz HAY027
Hayes Slimline Fuel Tank 4 oz HAY148
Hayes Slimline Fuel Tank 8 oz HAY147
Hayes Slimline Fuel Tank 12 oz HAY085
Hayes Slimline Fuel Tank 16 oz HAY146
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I like the Hayes tanks above all the others. I would be very interested in buying some. I am another guy who only flies glow. About a month ago I was bummed to find them no longer producing tanks. Thanks
James
James
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Ok folks - I am unable to find a conclusive list of all the Hayes tanks that were available. This website is the closest I have gotten to date: http://www.hobbyfever.com/advanced_s...rds=hayes+tank
I have also been told by the manufacturer that the 13oz tank is the largest size that comes in both regular, as well as slimline. The 16oz are all slimline.
If anyone has anything else to add, please do so.
Regards.
I have also been told by the manufacturer that the 13oz tank is the largest size that comes in both regular, as well as slimline. The 16oz are all slimline.
If anyone has anything else to add, please do so.
Regards.
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That does not sound like all that many are left, my recommendation would be for you to get an actual quantity for the bulk buy.
I will buy any size and either of the two patterns and as many as I can get as previously noted as long as I can get a selection of whatever is left. I am not any kind of reseller they are all for me and hope they last until I croak! My previous estimates have proven to be inadequate.
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Actually film is available at photo stores devoted to photo hobbyist and professionals. Also used medium format cameras are cheap and have better resolution than the 35mm sized digital, so it's not dead either.
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I have noticed the somewhat similar "Great Planes" range of tanks has also been withdrawn.
It appears we are down to Du-Bro and Sullivan as the only volume producers in North America. In the UK SLEC still do a similar range of tanks (with moulded nylon connectors) however they are not readily available elsewhere.
It appears we are down to Du-Bro and Sullivan as the only volume producers in North America. In the UK SLEC still do a similar range of tanks (with moulded nylon connectors) however they are not readily available elsewhere.